Greg - 2.2.2012
This labor camp was just down the road a click (south) from WORJ FM studio and tower in Winter Garden when I worked there and was still in operation. It was like going back to the dark ages everytime I drove by it. Anyone remember it that worked at WORJ? ------http://www.orlandosentinel.com/os-skulls-bones-human-remains-20120201,0,5163594.story
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Don Gilliland - 2.2.2012
... and a Happy Ground Hog Day to everyone out there in WORJ land. There isn't a week that goes by that I don't listen to something and remember: I first heart that on WORJ back in the mid 70s! Great music never fails.
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Richard - 1.30.2012
Sorry if one is found please email rickyv496@yahoo.com
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Richard - 1.30.2012
Hey loooking for a Zeta7 tag can any one help?
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Steve Mack - 1.27.2012
THOM ROBINSON?!! Damn, I HAVE been away from this board too long! Saw the note from you, Thom (9/15/2011). If you venture this way again, email me at ssmcmahan@embarqmail.com.
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Steve Mack - 1.27.2012
I have to say one of my all-time favorite moments at WORJ was Chal Martina's statement: "We got your horsie.." as delivered during a media day event at Disney World's River Country. A Very PROUD Moment, indeed.
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matt mangione - 1.19.2012
I have a zeta7 tag. How much would it sell for in mild condition?
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Wayne Mereck - 1.7.2012
Thanks Tommy! Happy New Year. This is still a great place to return to, even if it was long ago. Peace
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TWilliams - 1.2.2012
Happy New Year & Happy (belated) Birthday to Wayne! Hope it was a good one Bro!
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Mike Zarek - 1.2.2012
Eric, my condolences on your recent loss.
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Eric - 1.1.2012
(damned thieving post office) ;-)
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Eric - 1.1.2012
... my ZETA card is still in the carved wood box where I first put it, tucked into the clear vinyl sleeve of a pocket postal scale I acquired at about the same time.
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Eric - 1.1.2012
I hope everyone here had a happy holiday, or at least survived another changing of the calendar without too much angst. I apologize for not following up with my earlier proposal regarding the (empty) ZETA goody bags, but the last few months have not been kind; my older sister (who still lives in the Orlando area) was diagnosed with lung cancer, followed shortly by the unexpected death of my wife, my sweetheart of the last 14 years. Life is a highway, and I'm going to be driving on a donut for a few miles yet, but would still like to use those goodie bags for the benefit of this site. There are about 20 of them and they measure approximately 9" x 22 1/2" in size. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd love to hear them!
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Lee Arnold - 12.31.2011
Happy, Happy New Year!!
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Lee Arnold - 12.24.2011
MERRY, MERRY, MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
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Mike Zarek - 12.22.2011
I was at my parents house last weekend and found a couple of the old Zeta7 discount cards. Now they can sit for years in a box at my house! And so it goes.... lol
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William - 12.20.2011
Howdy! I'm new to this forum but I just wanted to know if anyone knows where I can get a Zeta 7 license plate? I've scoured the internet, eBay, Craigslist, etc. I'm willing to pay handsomely. Please email me! PFC2022@AOL.com
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Lee Arnold - 12.19.2011
Rick deserves the space to respond to Jeff's lengthy retort about what is obviously remembered differently by each of them. After Rick's reply, that's it. No More. This is the WORJ Board. This is meant as a place to share pleasant memories and share good times. Thank you.
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Casual Observer - 12.17.2011
While I know it's not generally Lee's policy to edit this board (I assume it's Lee who has control of the content), I'd have to say I was glad to see the last posting from Rick removed. I have no idea what "the truth" between Rick and Jeff is... I doubt I'll ever know, and (I bet like most who frequent this board), I don't care. However, at ,east Jeff's posts were humorous and entertaining. Just judging from quite some time of lurking, my guess is that vitriol was NOT the reason Lee began all this...
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kenaero - 12.11.2011
I remember working with Neal at WUCF in 1980, loved the open feel, before the UCF takeover. Jocks had a certain freedom same as Zeta7, afterwards I left. No Big band for me.
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J - 12.10.2011
Sorry long ago, but you're wrong. Maybe things didn't work out for you in Orlando, but for many of us it was the whistle stop that changed our lives - made all the difference. I left, but I took all that I learned about myself and about so many other things, an applied them in a life that has been good and rich. Don't paint us all with the same brush, we are what we made of ourselves - if what you constructed didn't wear well, blame the builder, not the place where the construction took place.
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jo - 12.10.2011
long ago, if that was true than i would not still to this day be turning folks who drive around with zeta tags upside down, on to the station online, followed by the appreciative smile from that person with a thumbs up included. this happened to me again, just yesterday. hope it gets better for you bro!
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Lee Arnold - 12.2.2011
Long ago sounds like someone who Failed in Orlando.
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LongAGO - 11.26.2011
Once one leaves O-Town all that is written here is meaningless and the players are, for the most part, unknown. The petty disagreements are the work of talentless zeros who remain bound to a small backward burg.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.20.2011
Eric, I'll buy two also. Let us know what you figure out.
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Mike Zarek - 11.19.2011
Count me in for two.....
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Eric - 11.16.2011
I think it's a great idea to sell them off to benefit the site! When I get back home this weekend I'll take a closer look at them and we'll see what can be set up.
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Mike Zarek - 11.15.2011
I recall them always being put to good use, but they never got me any discounts from the "merchants" whose products they were used with ... ;-)
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Wayne Mereck - 11.15.2011
Greg,Mike, I looked back in my eBay history and saw that I purchased a couple of ZETA7 discount cards or what ever they got used for from Z-rail. I tuned brother Jim on to one when I was in the Big "O" in 07. Unfortunately he couldn't give me a discount at Freddy's.
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Mike Zarek - 11.14.2011
Wayne/Greg: I would like that contact info also. Thx!!
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wayne Mereck - 11.14.2011
Greg-Thanks for the tip. I actually just put in the bid amount that when added to the shipping cost was what I was willing to pay. I have fun on eBay. Win some lose some. If you have contact info on the guy you could email me, that would be great. Cheers
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Greg - 11.14.2011
Jeff Cohen - 11.10.2011 And I thought the Defense opening in the Casey trial was over-the-top. You give Neckcheese more credit than is do. Sorry you lost the ZETA Bags Wayne, I guess I sould have just sent you an e-mail and not posted it here. There is an art to bidding though, put in a last second bid or just pre-bid your highest bid in the beginning. The guy that is selling that stuff is an Orlando local that use to hang out at WLOF back in the old days. He collected lots of radio stuff over the years. I'm sure if you contact him he may have more WORJ stuff he will sell you direct. He is an honest guy and is into railroad items also. I'm into collecting and eating anything with sugar in it especially baked goods.
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Mike Zarek - 11.14.2011
I'll buy one/some of 'em ... let me know ....
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Wayne Mereck - 11.13.2011
Eric, you did good on the bags. You beat me by $0.25. Let us know what you decide to do with them. Cheers
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Wayne Mereck - 11.13.2011
I put a bid on the Zeta 7 bags. I was thinking of selling them to get some money to help out WORJ.com. Its a good cause. I'd be willing to give $5 a bag and pay S/H. My $0.02 Cheers
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Casual Observer - 11.12.2011
Exhaustive search, tons of google hours under my belt... and I have come to the conclusion that NOBODY in Peoria rubs cheese on anything...
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Jeff Cohen - 11.12.2011
Hi, nice to see you again. You look great, have you lost weight? Working out? Wonderful. re: international usage of cheese: Inquiring minds with obviously not a helluva lot to do with their spare time want to know why there are so many audio stores using the old Sounds Unlimited slogan, "we don't rub cheese on your neck." Your virtual reporter decided to investigate. As exciting as it might be to learn that the marriage between non-sequatorial phrases co-mingling cheese, rubbing, necks and audio gear has been a long and happy one, the truth is this: I could only find 2 stores, both in Tennessee, using the phrase. Store #1. Robert Wallace of Bob's Heating & Air in Decatur, Ga. was once an Orlando resident who thought the commercials were "hilarious." When he finally put his business online, (Bob’s a “Heating & Air” kinda fella) he "figured, why the hell not," and added a paraphrased version of the cheese phrase. The fact that he sat on this bombshell of an idea for close to 40 years, furtively waiting for just the right time to strike with his marketing magic makes Bob, if not the whole sordid story, a bit curious. Store #2: In 1993, Rik's Music, a small guitar shop, opens in Knoxville. Perhaps armed with inside information that Knoxville was America’s # 1 City in the category of “Overly Cautious People Plagued with an Irrational fear of being Gouged in the Goiter with Gorgonzola,” Rik moved swiftly to allay their fears by including in each of their radio and newspaper ads, “We Won't Rub Cheese On Your Neck.” In appreciation of Rik’s stated practice of keeping cheese and necks separate but equal, Knoxville residents make Rik’s a big success. Fast forward 4 years: Rik’s is the largest store of its kind in Knoxville. Perhaps it was the gratitude of the residents of Knoxvillve that the practice of keeping cheese and necks separate but equal would be respected at Rik's. Knoxville breathed a sigh of relief and in a gesture of gratitude for not rubbing cheese on their necks for over 4 one-hundredths of a century, Rik's thrived and quickly grew to be the largest store in Knoxville. In 1997, Rik's went online taking "we don't rub cheese on your neck" into the virtual ether. You can probably guess the rest of the story. Rik marries a malamute named Delrhonda, they have a litter of cute puppies with speakers embedded in their - only kidding - that was just a little bit of kidding # 1. and now back to our story, already in progress.... the internet exploded, and right away there are those blaming Israel, but this is a good thing. And that's the end of the story, everyone lived happily ever after except for the little old lady who lived down the lane who swallowed a fly - I don't know why she swallowed that fly, but her prognosis is grim. Little bit of kidding # 2. Actually, the little old lady gagged on the fly - passed away painfully and alone. Apparently she had a very narrow blow-hole. Okay, back to our story. In 2005 Rik's goes all fancy-shancy and changes their name to Sir Vivian Francis Hilary Smythe-Salmanowitz the 3rd. A little bit of kidding # 3 They call themselves RMC Audio. 3 years later they went all full-e-commerce on your face with a website so fancy you'll plotz (which was the ad slogan I had in my back pocket, should the Sounds Unlimited people discover their good sense and reject the cheese thing. Think of it, "Sounds Unlimited, Prices So Low, You'll Plotz! " And so we have a happy ending. Rik’s Guitar Shop, a.k.a., RMC AUDIO has had remarkable success, and not a nibble of cheese in sight But what about me, the guy who coined the cheese phrase that got America dancing again once again when he coined the phrase, “We Won’t Rub Cheese On Your Neck.” Rik’s now a member of the 1 Per Cent and me, I’m “Mr. 99 and a half won’t do, baby” – so broke that I am forced to buy generic non-individually wrapped "cheese food," by the slice? No worries for this boy. The past is just so much Brie under the bridge. I’m working something new involving cheese and rubbing. Of course this time we do the rubbing in a far more interesting place. I’ll give you a sneak preview of my new X-rated concept: FROMAGE FROTTAGE.
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Eric - 11.12.2011
Well, I couldn't help myself and ended up winning the goodie bags auction. Now I need to figure out what to do with them. I do have a couple of friends in O'town that may appreciate them, but am at a loss as to what to do with those remaining. Any suggestions?
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Casual Observer - 11.12.2011
Interesting... try googling "We won't rub cheese on your neck" (won't instead of don't) - it comes up several times for ad campaigns (always for stereo shops, I think) across the country. Any reason for that?
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Rudi - 11.12.2011
Bravo! Finally someone has said what we've all known forever. The emperor is naked and it's not a pretty sight. Bravo Jeff Cohen, for putting into words what I've been waiting to witness for almost all of my adult life and for doing it with abundant wit and clarity. This may be the most entertaining piece of literature I've read in a very long time. I can't wait to show this to my husband. Rick....... Liar, Liar, Pants on fire.
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Lee Arnold - 11.11.2011
WOW!!
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Jeff Cohen - 11.10.2011
Holy Cow! That book-length screed that I just posted will give anyone with a head a headache if they attempt to read it. Obviously, short, concise posts are what is called for here, not what looks like a novel made out of one long run-on sentence. If interested, my suggestion is cut and paste the whole damn thing and pasting it onto an empty word file, and making a space every now and then. Later.
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Jeff Cohen - 11.10.2011
Dear Rick, I don’t know if I ever had the opportunity to thank you for changing my life. You took a chance on me, a complete stranger with a slim resume and hired me to work at WORJ. At that point I was fighting what felt like a losing battle to make a living in radio in Boston and after my beloved friend, Joe Lambusta approached you, perhaps to ask you, as a favor, to give me a job, you consented. I lived in Orlando for a dozen years. I consider them to be the very best years of my life. It was in Orlando that I met people who, as I look back at my life, are my most cherished friends, Bill Cross, Neil Mirsky and my cherished buddy, Hanna. Orlando is also where I met the girl who became my wife and has been at my side since the night we met at the Funny Farm, in the back room at Park Avenue. So thanks for all that. Bill Cross told me about this very bizarre battle raging here, and suggested I check it out. Rick, I’ve had absolutely no interest in Sounds Unlimited or who did what or when since the day I was able to leave that part of my life behind and move forward. There’s no money at stake here and I can’t imagine how this could possibly matter to anyone – it’s been, what – 35 years or so since then? The weather in Richmond, Virginia (where I live) tomorrow will have more of an impact on my life than this could ever have and yet, because of your response to Bill’s post, and the claims you made in a prior post, I feel as if I have to respond. Your initial post in regard to this Sounds Unlimited/Cheese On Your Neck controversy was in response to a woman named Suzanne. I can’t say for sure, but I certainly recall an absolute stunner of a female receptionist that you had the foresight to place in the lobby of the ad agency in which I worked for you after you have the insight to hire me after we both we booted from WORJ on the same day. Her name was Sue. I know it’s of no consequence 35 years after the fact, but I sure wish I knew then that she thought I was cute. Damn. If all that existed on this board was your response to her – that “they don’t rub cheese on your neck” was your idea, I wouldn’t be taking the time to write this now. I’d think that it was Rick being Rick or perhaps be charitable and think that the years had clouded your memory of the facts, and go on living my life – a life that has nothing to do with 4 decade old creative copy. But, Rick, you made the mistake of accusing me of being dishonest, and let’s face facts here: you’re the one with that reputation, not me. I’d venture to say that if asked, “Based on your experience with the man, has it ever occurred to you that Rick Namey is less than a truthful person? Or even more to the point: “Based on your experience with the man, using things he has said to you or events that you have witnessed, would you say that you know him to have been less than truthful – even, dare I say it, a bald-faced liar, who was willing to cheat, swindle or slander anyone at any time for any reason?” My advice to anyone in the area would be to step back because I’m certain a raging tsunami of responses to the affirmative would be sure to follow. On the other hand, I’d be happily willing to have anyone I have ever worked with be asked similar questions, but even more to the point, I’d be thrilled to have anyone I’ve ever worked with be told that I had to take credit for an idea that wasn’t my own. Rick, since the day you gave me a job working for you at your agency I’ve made a very good living, and an impeccable reputation as a creative talent with unique ideas that have always been an extension of my own point of view. Let’s take a look at what you’ve stated here in your two posts and break your statements down, point by point. This should be relatively easy since in this case, I guess you Rick, and me, Jeff are the only two people who really know the truth, and I know, based on your last post, that since last I left your specious company, you and the truth are only barely acquainted. With the shoddiest of debating tactics – tactics of one not armed with either the facts or a defensible position – you’ve used half truth after half truth to attempt to disingenuously accuse me of doing what, in fact, is exactly what you, in truth are doing. Rick, you accused me of something that I have never done. Am I that pure, that honest that I would never take – in this case – an idea from someone else and claim it as my own? No. Fact is, I haven’t had the need. Again, I urge you to ask anyone who has ever worked closely with me and seen how I work. The one thing I have always been able to do is count on my own creativity to reach whatever my objective might be. So, let’s see what you claim: Jeff was a great usurper, taking credit for everything while doing nothing. And this is so because you say so? Anybody out there ever experience that I took credit for anything when that credit should have gone to somebody else? Actually, Rick, this tactic is part of your pathological makeup: you’re doing the very thing that you say I did. Clever? Only if you can prove it. I’ve got an unimpeachable repository of evidence that supports the fact that I have lived an endlessly creative life. As a morning radio host for more than 3 decades, I’ve had to write constantly – daily filling up to 4 hours a day with creative, comedic content. Here in Virginia my show was named “Best Morning Show in Virginia” 4 times by the Virginia Association of Broadcasters and was inducted into the Richmond Broadcasters Hall of Fame with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. In Orlando with Bill Cross, our show went from last place to first and was considered one of the great morning shows in Orlando radio history. When I left WHLY my show was still ranked # 1 12 plus. I’ve distinguished myself everywhere I’ve been. Anyone I’ve worked closely with will speak for me in regard to my integrity and my creativity. I don’t say these things to be boastful, it’s just that the pattern of my life reveals why what you say is an outright lie. Let’s continue with your claims, Rick: “The original reference to "Cheese on your neck" was in a spot for Twenty First Century Electronics, way before I ever knew Jeff and before the founding of Sounds Unlimited. It still exists. The character was named "Joe Average Freak" if you hear the spot, which still exists, you will recognize that the sense of humor is mine. The spot is one voice by a very nasal, very stoned character, doing a monologue about something totally off the wall, which is not an ad. At the end of the spot, there's a one line plug for the advertiser which follows the line, "Which has absolutely nothing to do with..." It was a very funny series that ran in "The King Biscuit Flower Hour."” Oh really? Rick do you know what the odds are that two different people, separated by thousands of miles would have come up with the words, “They Don’t Rub Cheese On Your Neck,” and used that phrase as an advertising slogan? That phrase is so distinctly bizarre and incongruous to, well to anything, that the likelihood of that sort of enlightening striking twice is an impossibility. And yet you claim that you came up with those words. How utterly bizarre! Because I know without chance of error, that, in fact, those words were conceived by yours truly. I also know that, again, using half truths and the fuzzy haze of multiple decades to obscure facts and circumstance to cloud the issue and hope for the best. No soap, Rick, old man. I’d bet the ranch that there was, in fact, a Twenty First Century Electronics and I’ll raise that bet that they may have sponsored the King Biscuit Flower Hour, and I’ve push all of my chips to the center of the table and bet that there was a character named “Joe Average Freak,” and that he mumbled stoned inanities etc. That is also a common debating technique – fog the issue with half truths hoping that some might recall that there was a sponsor named this on this show and this character was in their spots and maybe someone will say, “I remember that show – I remember that character...” But in no way does that prove a damned thing about what it is that I created, no you. Finally, you say, “I have lived with Jeff Cohen taking credit for my work for several decades. I don't care how many people he fooled, he and I know the truth. “ You’re right, Rick, I do know the truth. Here it is: you are a psychopath. Consider these character traits of a psychopath suffering from APD, or Antisocial Personality Disorder: “The main characteristic of it is a complete and utter disregard for the rights of others and the rules of society. They seldom show anxiety and don't feel guilt. There's really no effective treatment for them other than locking them up in a secure facility with such rigid rules that they cannot talk their way out.” Here are just some of APD traits: sense of entitlement; Unremorseful; Apathetic to others; Unconscionable behavior; Blameful of others; Manipulative and conning; affectively cold; Disparate understanding; socially irresponsible; Disregardful of obligations....” I’ve left out several that have bearing on this discussion. Anybody out there care to corroborate these claims? Finally I’d like to address what we might call, The Smoking Tape. You say that your commercial with Joe Average Freak “still exists.” That it says, “They don’t rub cheese on your neck”that“it’s still out there.” I’d love to hear it and be shown proof of when it ran. Because I still have the original commercial. And my notes. And all of the subsequent commercials. And the original improvised rant that spawned “they don’t rub cheese on your neck,” which was lifted from a creative session with my friend, Dr. Bernard Davidson, who in the years since became a respected psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatrist Studies in a state University system that I’m sure can be googled. I grew up with Buddy, he was my best friend and living with me in Orlando when during a crazy late night improve session, I came up with those words. The cassette tape was running. I’ve still got it and it was used in our first commercial and in a subsequent spot during the campaign in which Bill Cross and I won a best campaign addy in Orlando. The campaign asked customers to vote to Cut the Cheese or Save the Cheese, i.e., get rid of the Cheese phrase and advertising or retain in. In other words, I have all the audio evidence, all written evidence (meaning written and typed notes that are obviously products of an ancient culture where typewriters were used or in the case of the written notes, there can be little to no doubt of their age as well.) I have the dates the commercials ran – in fact, I have them in little boxes in which they were cradled and sent to radio stations who complained about the awful quality of my production. They were right, thank god I met Bill Cross, with whom I created an endless number of highly creative, wonderfully funny commercials that I’d be happy to send to Lee to post here at WORJ.COM. I challenge you to post your spots, Rick. Let’s see who needs to borrow from others. I’m 100% confident that the commercials I wrote before I met Bill and the spots that we created will be so superior to anything that you can submit that I’d be willing to allow visitors to this site vote – except that I can recall several incidents where you rigged contests and promotions – Gamble Rodgers anyone, and so I’d prefer that people simply decide for themselves and we’ll leave it at that. Rick, if my ideas and creative work came to an end after I worked for you, perhaps you’d at least get someone to believe you, but it hasn’t abated – it continued to be exhibited publicly regardless of where I’ve been and with whom I’ve worked – the one constant has been me. Again, this has meant zippo to me since the day I left it in my past and moved ahead to the next challenge. Apparently you’ve “lived with Jeff Cohen talking credit for my work for several decades...” with whom, Rick? Who the hell do you think I mentioned any of this to? Who do you think would care? People in Jacksonville, Raleigh, Richmond? That’s where I’ve been and I promise you, the subject has no come up. Rick, I wouldn’t touch anything that you had anything to do with. To claim that “I have lived with Jeff Cohen taking credit for my work for several decades, I don't care how many people he fooled, he and I know the truth,” is so sick that, frankly, you scare me. You always did. I couldn’t wait to get as far away from you as possible. You gave me the creeps then, and after reading what you wrote, I got them again. I have wasted more time on this than I can believe. Lee, I apologize for taking this much space on such a personal issue, but since my honesty was challenged here, this is where it had to be addressed. As such, I hope you’ll allow this to remain, because now that I’ve been publically called out, there’s a need for my response. I’ve enjoyed reading back as far as I could here and it’s a wonderful place. So many memories. I’m coming back to continue reading everyone’s posts about my favorite place, my favorite time and what was my favorite radio station. Thanks again, Bill, for coming to my defense, I’ve always felt that the Sounds Unlimited Commercials that we did were some of the best work of my life and I’m quite proud of them. That’s why I’ve kept every single one of them. And the notes. And the dates. Rick, your best move here is either a public apology, a long vacation at the bottom of Lake Eola, or better, yet, keep your lying mouth shut when my name is mentioned and, to paraphrase Bob Dylan, why don’t you “pretend that we never have met.”
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Rick - 11.9.2011
Hi Bill, long time. I consider you a friend regardless. You forgot to mention that you worked for me for a while. I am not surprised that you remember the campaign from Jeff's standpoint. I'm sorry, but you do have it wrong. Jeff was a great usurper, taking credit for everything while doing nothing. The original reference to "Cheese on your neck" was in a spot for Twenty First Century Electronics, way before I ever knew Jeff and before the founding of Sounds Unlimited. It still exists. The character was named "Joe Average Freak" if you hear the spot, which still exists, you will recognize that the sense of humor is mine. The spot is one voice by a very nasal, very stoned character, doing a monologue about something totally off the wall, which is not an ad. At the end of the spot, there's a one line plug for the advertiser which follows the line, "Which has absolutely nothing to do with..." It was a very funny series that ran in "The King Biscuit Flower Hour." I have lived with Jeff Cohen taking credit for my work for several decades. I don't care how many people he fooled, he and I know the truth. It's obviously not what you think.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.4.2011
Would anyone have a usable WORJ sticker. I am in the process of adorning my Yellow Submarine 3 (Fiat 500) and would love to put one on it. Texas is a 2 plate state, so I can't put my license tag on it sano.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.3.2011
Greg, I wonder what they were used for? ;0)
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Greg - 11.3.2011
Wayne, here are some ZETA bags I saw on on E Bay to go with your WORJ dirt. ------http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380382225007&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
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Lee Arnold - 11.2.2011
Wayne. Thank you sooo much for your Donation to the WORJ cause. You are the Best and your kindness will not be forgotten.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.2.2011
Just stepping up for a good cause. I am glad I can help. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 11.2.2011
Any and All Donations for the upkeep of this website and the WORJ.com IRadio Project would be truly appreciated. I'm finding that the expenses of both things are starting to really tax me personally. As the expenses for both continue to increase, my own discretionary income, seems to be going down. I seldom ask for help on these projects, but if anyone can help, now would be the perfect time. I know everyone is facing economic issues, so I understand if you can't help at this time. The DONATE BUTTON to the right accepts PAYPAL, Visa, Mastercard etc. THANK YOU.
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BillC - 11.1.2011
Hi, Suzanne I think I can shed a little light on the great "Sounds Unltd./We don't rub cheese on your neck" controversy. I was Allen Ury's roommate during the time he worked for Rick Namey's agency. Later I also worked with Jeff Cohen both on the Sounds Unlimited account and on a morning show at Y-106. I still am in frequent contact with them both. I used to have a copy of the very first Sounds Unltd. radio spot. whether I got it from WORJ's archives or Sounds archives, I can't remember. But I do remember the actual spot quite well as we reused that actual audio in another commercial. It featured two characters. Both of those characters were unmistakeably voiced by Jeff Cohen. The writing was also in that loose improvisational style Jeff favored until I started working with him. I would bet my last dollar that Jeff was the copywriter on that spot. The style of humor was much more like his than Rick's. The spot opens with Jeff saying: "Right now at Sounds Unlimited, they do not rub cheese on your neck." So again, I would give more credence to your version of the tale. Jeff left Namey's employ, but Rick retained the Sounds account. That was when Allen Ury went to work for him. That was also when Rick & Allen won a national award for a Sounds Unltd. TV spot they collaborated on. It was a Star Wars take-off that featured a gigantic wedge of cheese outfitted like a space ship. That prop was built in the living room of our apartment. It was great spot and deserved the award it won, but the style of humor is nothing like Jeff's. IIRC Rick closed his agency at some point and Sounds went back to Jeff asking him to take over their advertising. That was when Jeff contacted me to collaborate with him. We continued to handle their account for a number of years and were also fortunate to win several local Addys for our radio spots. As I said, we actually re-used the first Sounds Unltd. radio spot in another commercial we created. I still have a copy of that second commercial so the original spot has stayed fresh in my memory.
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Lee Arnold - 11.1.2011
November 30th is my new self imposed deadline for the re-launch of WORJ.com IRadio station.
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Lee Arnold - 10.28.2011
Still working on the re-launch of WORJ.com IRadio station. Going slower then I'd hoped. May be November 30th instead of October 31st. Just not enough hours in the day for all this data entry. It will be worth it when it's done. Paying for lots of band width. It will be really cool.
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Joshua "Ray Jay" Johnson - 10.27.2011
Greetings! If anyone can put me on the trail to a ZETA7 license plate, I'd surely appreciate it. It has to be in pretty good condition. I've scoured my FL hometown and a few junkyards looking for a some of the relics of my childhood and the ZETA7 tags are really scarce. Help?! Please shoot me an email to: DEARJOSH@AOL.com.
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Rick - 10.20.2011
Jo, Don't remember any xray tech named Ted 0 doesn't mean it wasn't mine, memory being what it is. Had a character named "Joe Average Freak" who was pretty well received. Joe promoted the King Biskit Flour Hour where we gave away free pizza every week. In one such promo, he uttered the phrase "Please don't rub cheese on my neck," speaking about the pizza. This was well before I ever heard of Jeff Cohen. I believe he was still in his native New York at the time, going to school.
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jo - 10.19.2011
correction: subject matter of commercial was not a store at that time. it was before the store...
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jo - 10.19.2011
to rick n. - so, i always wanted to ask you if you were responsible for the commercials that described a certain x-ray tech named ted as well. i will go no further with the descriptions, if indeed they were your commercials, you would know what store they were for. kind of a lol.
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Wayne Mereck - 10.14.2011
Tommy, will do. I have started a commitee "Texas Sucks, But They Love It!" We carry on. Cheers
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TWilliams - 10.14.2011
Hey Wayne~YES,please do send pics as you can my friend!Hope all is well in Tejas
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Rick - 10.11.2011
Nancy, I just read your post. I'm on Facebook as Rick Namey. My son is Ricky Namey - he's on there too with his band Biteboy. He looks just like I did back then and rocks out! But that's another story. I have a lot of the old Cheese Campaign, including the award winning TV spots. BTW, Suzanne, Jeff Cohen was not working at the agency when we won the National Addy Award. The creative director was a kid name Alan Uri. I wrote the spots and Alan produced many of them. I produced several myself. Anyway, Nancy, If you friend me on Facebook, I'll try to arrange to get you dubs of some of the old tapes.
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Rick - 10.11.2011
Obviously, the last post was mine. Sorry about the error.
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Suzanne - 10.11.2011
Suzzanne, I have no idea who you are but I wish I had some of what you've been smoking. Jeff Cohen did work for me, but he did NOT come up with the ad campaign that I won the National Addy Award for, nor was there any meeting like you described. I met with Sounds Unlimited, signed them and launched their ad campaign well before I ever hired Jeff.
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Lee Arnold - 10.10.2011
Hey Mike : How are you? Where are you? What are you doing? : how's your Dad? Got any more pix to add? My email is lee@leearnold.com : give me a holler. Regards Lee
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Mike Z - 10.8.2011
hey Lee and all. I just stumbled upon this site and it looks like I have hours to spend reading. I got my start in broadcasting during the "Golden Era" of 'ORj under the tutelage of Lee and Mike L. Doug, Steve. We had some cool co-workers from the ORL side like Randy M and Bob C. Formative years indeed for me. Im honored to see my pic on here and to see some of my snapshots, I was a photo-bug in that day!
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Wayne Mereck - 10.7.2011
Oh yah and Glenridge Junior High also
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Wayne Mereck - 10.7.2011
If anybody out there can get in touch with Mike Logan's sister Michelle, tell her I say Hi, long time. We started at St. Margaret Mary 1-4 grade. We ended up graduating from Winter Park. I won't say the year for her sake. Peace
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Lee Arnold - 10.2.2011
I meant October 31st for the Re-Launch of WORJ IRadio Station. Sorry.
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Wayne - 10.2.2011
Tommy, thank you very much brother for the ZETA7 tag. I will send a pic of my growing WORJ/zeta7 museum. I hope to see you 12/12 when I head home for Christmas with the family. Cheers and many thanks
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Lee Arnold - 9.28.2011
Hey jo : XOXOXO : You are the Best.
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jo - 9.28.2011
there is no doubt in my mind that you will have the market cornered on "FIDELIC". thanks for all that you do lee!!!
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Lee Arnold - 9.27.2011
Thanks jo. I've been putting in lots of hours for the last couple months getting ready to re-launch WORJ.COM Radio. After a complete computer melt, I scraped together the money for the COMPUTER that will really allow the station to be BIG, WIDE and FIDELIC. Converting over 5000 songs, loading them in and entering them into the OS has been a chore, but by October 1st, WORJ.COM should be big and bad. Thank you one and all for your support, both as Listeners and Financial Supporters. It is much appreciated as you know there is NO Revenue In, Only Expenses Out. Get Ready. It's gonna Kick Ass.
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Greg - 9.27.2011
Jo, I saw the same guy here in Bozeman, Montana. I took his picture, here is the link. http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/23500/Old-Hippie-23668.jpg
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jo - 9.27.2011
i was driving down the altamonte/longwood side of town today and spotted what looked at first impression to be "an old hippie in a nice pick up" with an upside down zeta 7 tag. now before i went all arms out the car window on the guy, i did check to make certain that it was an upside down 7 and not a 4 after the zeta; then i went all arms out the window of the car on the guy. we finally cought up with each other at a red light and i explained to him that i wasn't crazy, just had noticed the tag, he said thanks and then i turned him on to this site explaining lee and his labor of love. he thanked me again and the light went green. it was pretty refreshing. hope he finds the site.
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Wayne Mereck - 9.24.2011
Well WORJ>COM may be back on the air. I am looking into getting a license for a community low power FM (LPFM) station. I plan to broadcast WORJ.COM to SW Fort Worth. I will keep you ya'll updated. Cheers
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Wayne Mereck - 9.15.2011
Greg, yeah times have changed. I remember seeing those towers near Dubstread. I also remember the TV tower, to long ago to remember WESH maybe, by Winter Park drive in and watching the light blink during boring moments in the movie. Cheers
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Greg - 9.15.2011
Wayne Mereck - 9.13.2011 -----You are welcome buddy. When I got the soil, a long time ago, it was where the tower stood, the small building was still there with weeds grown up from the road and the entire area. The orange groves were still there but not for long. Now the groves are all gone and a bankrupt housing development took their place, not a tree of any kind in sight. There are about two dozen homes finished with some sold and the others in all states of being finished, some just a concrete pad and others about 3/4 done. They all are surrounded with tall weeds and it's been that way since the government caused crash of 2008. I doubt the people who bought the few homes will remain, many choosing the foreclosure route. I may make another trip out there, it's been awhile since I drove out and got depressed with the stupidity of it all. BTW, the original orange WORJ sticker read.---- "WORJ is everywhere underground 107.7. " The O in WORJ was like an orange. I still have one stuck on my dresser mirror. When we first went on the air with the FM WORJ, we called it "underground rock." We were trying to be different than everyone else and were. Soon after we started Woodstock happened and we were at the right place at the right time, WLOF 95 AM was soon to be toast. Even the teenyboppers abandoned them. Just as the late 50's and early 60's ushered in rock & roll, we were part of the new rock and all things hippie. I didn't know a damn soul who had a party going on at their apartment or home who didn't have WORJ FM pouring out of the speakers of their "quad" system. I worked at WKIS 740 AM, the towers and building are all gone, same as WHOO 990 AM where the towers remain but the studio is gone. The first station I worked at, when I was 16 years old and a junior at Boone High School, is still there on Hazard Street near Dubstread golf course, WABR 1440 AM, now Hispanic talk radio. The towes can still be seen from I-4 near Princeton Ave. WORJ FM 107.7, the Winter Garden station that gave listeners a Mt Dora address.
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Thom Robinson - 9.15.2011
Well when David Sousa took over as PD at WORJ, I was still doing mornings at WDIZ. I remember actually saying on the air at DIZ that "We're w-d-i-z: the station that has a Z in our name." Anyway, Neil Mursky fired me for saying "booger" on the air, I think the GM was pss'd-off because Smugglers at Altamonte wouldn't play the Rolling Stones during our ratings party there and I zinged them on the air a little. So, Mursky used it to get me canned and hire his bud from Tampa. Anyway, Sousa gives me a break and an overnight gig for a while, then I end up doing mornings there until the end. It was fun and crazy and cool. I got along okay with Sousa. I didn't always agree with him but I always knew he was the P.D. and not me. Still, it stung when I resigned at the format change to JOY and some of those guys stayed...although unlike me, they did continue to get a paycheck. ZETA was a great time and perhaps a fitting way to end the era of progressive radio that we all knew and loved. Radio nowadays sucks. I did almost 30 years of knocking around in it & then I got a real job in communications. But, I do miss the good ol' days, free records, girls, toot, concert tickets. How do the fools survive, my friends. Keep on rockin' in the free world. -Thom Robinson in Washingon DC
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Wayne Mereck - 9.13.2011
Greg, I got the soil and it wouldn't make me happier if it were from the moon. I know it is from a grove, because I grew up by the Genius Groves in Winter Park and we used to play there as kids. It now resides prominently in front of my WORJ tag on the shelf. Cheers!
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Mike Cooper - 9.13.2011
I'd agree with Lee and say that the pre-1975 years were my favorite as a WORJ listener. It was exciting from the very beginning when WORJ first started, evenings only. I'll certainly agree with Lee that 1972-75 was WORJ in its prime. (Just as WGVL hit its prime just after 1975, thanks to Lee's arrival.)
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Lee Arnold - 9.12.2011
Hey Eric. Currently out of Tshirts. Waiting for some more.
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eric - 9.11.2011
Lee, Just wanted to join in with favorite periods; mine was '72-'78, after that it just wasn't the same, and I missed the early years :-( Are there still any shirts available? I tried to procure one awhile back, but no luck. Keep up the great work!
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Wayne Mereck - 9.10.2011
Kevin, that's like asking is that still all your hair or a topee? ;o) Cheers!
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Kevin - 9.9.2011
If that's you, Suzanne P. please get in touch, Kevin R - from across the street. Still there. I remember you going on and on about that crazy place you worked forever ago. o = Ho[pe you're stil as hot as you were when we were kisds .
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Sky Blue - 9.9.2011
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Suzanne - 9.8.2011
Hi, it's been a blast reading the entries on this site. Regarding the They Don't Rub Cheese on Your Neck question, I can answer that question with absolute certainty. One of first jobs was as a receptionist, etc. at an ad agency where I actually witnessed it happening. The store was Sounds Unlimited Hi Fi Centers. One day a bunch of kids showed up for a meeting with the owner of the agency, who was indeed, Rick Namey. Rick apparently forgot about the appointment and the creative director, the person who actually came up with the most of the ideas used in their commercials, Jeff Cohen, came out to meet him. He was a tall, cute guy with lots of hair - very sweet, funny - I probably had a crush on him. He had been working on a head shop commercial - they told him that they were promised a demo commercial so they could see what kind of commercial our company might do for them. Jeff asked the name of their company and said he was working on it and would be right there. A few minutes later he invited them into the studio. When they left they were laughing and beaming from ear to ear. When they left I asked him what he had done. He hadn't been told about them and hadn't prepared anything for them. What he had done was to remove the name of the head shop company, I don't remember what it was called, and put in their name. The commercial had some crazy guy raving about not getting cheese rubbed on his name at Sounds Unlimited. They told him that they loved it and that they'd bring their parents in a few days to work out a deal. When they left, Jeff told me, "those are the dumbest people I've ever met." Maybe not, as they did quite well, as I remember. Jeff told me that he had written the commercial years before in college, as a joke and couldn't believe that people took it seriously. From what I recall, he left a few months later to work in radio, which is where I listened to him for years. I always listened for his commercials for years after that, they got wilder and were always very, very funny and also seemed to sell the product, which he told me was how he would make sure to keep them as clients - it's been decades and decades since then, but I remember those days clearly. I recognized his voice doing the commercials or years, ever remember them on some sort of TV show he did. Then one day, he disappeared. My cousin Mapes comes here quite regularly and she asked me to look this up. I'm glad I did, I loved those days. We got lots of free tickets to all of the shows that came to town. Mapes, thank you sweets. Jeff if you ever come here, hi, please look for me, my old last name will work.
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Lee Arnold - 9.8.2011
Post 1979 : The ZETA Years. :-)
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Lee Arnold - 9.8.2011
OK Mike. 4 Phases. . PRE 1972 : 1972-1975 : 1975-1978 The Tom Yates years : Post 1978 (the ZETA Years). Obviously for me, the "1972-1975" phase is my favorite. :-)
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Wayne Mereck - 9.8.2011
Lee, keep an eye open for some Costa Rica's finest. Cheers
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Wayne Mreck - 9.7.2011
Hey Greg, if you email me at ad5qg@yahoo.com, I will send you my address where to send the hallowed soil. Cheers!
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Mike Cooper - 9.4.2011
Lee: It's not accurate to call 1975 onwards the Zeta years as the Zeta change didn't occur until 1979. Don: Nice to see you here. The Import Hour was fun to do, at an exciting time music-wise. I've heard others mention it as a highlight of WORJ in the "Zeta-era."
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Greg - 9.4.2011
Lee Arnold - 9.3.2011 I guess that makes me part of the Alan Sheppard, John Glenn era, I can live with that. Mercury====Apollo====Shuttle
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Lee Arnold - 9.3.2011
WORJ's History can be broken down into 3 phases. PRE 1972 : 1972-1975 : Post 1975 (the ZETA Years). Each comes with it's own stories, triumphs and defeats. I am proud to have been a part of the "1972-1975" phase. I like to think of that as WORJ's GOLDEN ERA.
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TWilliams - 9.3.2011
Wayne, your name is on a Zeta plate ! I'll be in touch Bro. Peace
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Greg - 9.1.2011
People come and go in the radio business. I love this story that involves Tom Doyle who was the second manager I worked for at WORJ and later the manager at WHOO when I worked there. No, even the managers don't last long. Anyway, to the story-----FROM CFR (Central Florida Radio History)-------------------- Wayne Trout Biography WDBO WORJ WLOF WKIS WWNZ We asked Wayne for his biography for the site. He provided a very entertaining insight. "Well, here's the short version. I've worked in Central Fl radio for over 30 years. Started as a news trainee with WDBO-AM 580 in 1968. Hired by WORJ-FM 107.7 as announcer/news director 1969. Employed there until a co-employee broke me up and I laughed my way thru an entire newscast. Manager Tom Doyle stopped me in front of the station, and as he caught his finger in the heavy glass door, told me if I ever did it again, I'd be fired. Well, (I love Tom and have worked with him since) I don't remember exactly what I told him, however I do know my employment ended at that time..... ----------Wayne goes on to give the rest of his radio history. He was big in Orlando's radio history. Radio, not where you go for a secure future with retirement benefits but it was a joy during my youth.
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Wayne Mereck - 9.1.2011
Greg, Mike and Rick, thanks for expanding on the true history. Cheers
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Don Gilliland - 8.31.2011
Great post from the mighty Mike Cooper. His import hour was a joy to listen to late at night. That's where I first heard OMD: Orchestral Manouvres in the Dark. Not your standard FM radio fare at the time, but that's what made it so delicious.
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Wayne Mereck - 8.30.2011
I started at FTU in 1974 and finally graduated in 1984 from UCF.
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Wayne Mereck - 8.30.2011
BTW, I a fellow alumni of FTU/UCF class of '84. Cheers
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Wayne Mereck - 8.30.2011
Greg, now that's an offer. I will eventually ask that the soil be placed in my urn before it all goes in the Atlantic off Cocoa Beach. Much grass. ad5qg@yahoo.com
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Greg - 8.30.2011
Wayne Mereck, I went to the trouble to go to the old WORJ-FM 107.7 site in Winter Garden and collected 5 lbs of dirt. I will send you 1 ounce to go with your ZETA tag. I think they would make a good match for your display. There may be some old dog poop mixed in from Ralphs Great Danes he kept at the station back in 1970. Ralph worked the 6am to noon shift, I came in and did the noon to 6. It was a long drive from UCF to the station, no Expressway then but the gas was cheap, 25.9.
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Greg - 8.30.2011
1 hour of WBJW BJ105 Orlando from 11-23-73 This is more for the spots than the music.--- http://www.futurecast.com/radiostations/wbjw.htm
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Wayne Mereck - 8.30.2011
Tommy, and jo thanks for jogging my memory. I would like a Zeta 7 tag for my museum. Hope you are well and in the new abode. Take care.
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Greg - 8.30.2011
Scott Harris died from kidney cancer yesterday at the age of 64. He once worked at WORJ FM 107.7 before going into the TV news business. Here is a video of him at work.---- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FBWv_1ds7c
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Greg - 8.29.2011
Mike Cooper - 8.26.2011 ----------Great post Mike. Most people don't know the reason the FM station went full time. When I first started working at WORJ AM FM my shift was at the AM station at #1 North Orange Av. My shift was 10AM to 2PM Mon-Sat. We took the transmitter readings from the FM station via remote, (nobody was out there in Winter Garden). One day the FCC shows up and says the readings were wrong. At first the management put someone out at the FM transmitter just to take readings. Soon the management figures out it would be smart to just let the FM go full time "Underground rock." I also made the switch to the FM station at the same time and so it was born, the rest is history. BTW, Pete Forgione is my brother-in law. His last job in radio was in Palm Springs, Ca. He now lives near his son and grandkids in Pittsburg. Pa.. BTW, those Orange WORJ stickers, I have one posted on my bedroom mirror. I use to keep a roll of them and post them all over message boards at FTU (UCF).---Greg
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Greg - 8.29.2011
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/obituaries/os-scott-harris-obit-20110828,0,40353.story Worked at WORJ FM
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Greg - 8.29.2011
ott Harris Loses His Battle With Kidney Cancer 8-29-11 Scott Harris has died from kidney cancer this morning. He was born Vincent McGough. Scott was a graduate of Edgewater High School and the University of Central Florida. Survivors include a son, Emery McGough, and three siblings: Jane McGough of New York City, Sue McGough of Central Florida and Tom McGough of Tallahassee. Details of a memorial service have not yet been announced. Scott Harris Enters Hospice 8-28-11 Hal Bodecker from the Orlando Sentinel is reporting that veteran TV and radio broadcaster Scott Harris has entered Orlando’s Hospice of the Comforter. Scott is battling kidney cancer. His friends and family are asking people to send their thoughts and prayers to him via his Facebook page. Scott worked on a few stations in Central Florida before leaving radio for TV. Scott worked at WNFI-FM 99.9/WFKS-FM 99.9, WORJ-FM 107.7 and WDBO-AM 580. We send along positive thoughts and heartfelt prayers to Scott and his family.-----From CFL Radio History--- Me and Scott went to UCF (then FTU) at the same time and he worked at WORJ FM after I left the station.---Greg
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TWilliams - 8.29.2011
jo is right, it was Sounds Unlimited not rubbing cheese on your neck. Wayne, I still have several Zeta plates;traded a dark blue background plate for original WMMS bumperstickers.I didnt like that the plate said Dixie Redding ScreenPriniting on it...
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jo - 8.29.2011
nancy, it was sounds unlimited hi fi and stereo.
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Lee Arnold - 8.28.2011
Thanks Mike.
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Mike Cooper - 8.26.2011
It is true that Zeta 7 was not the WORJ we knew and loved. I thought it ridiculous to use "Zeta" for a set of call letters that did not include a "Z" (unlike WINZ/Zeta-4, from which the idea was copied). I worked at WORJ at the time of the "Zeta" change. We were saddled with a clueless Program Director, but I think it would be accurate to say that everyone who worked on air for Zeta 7 during this period fully appreciated WORJ's long tradition and history. We did our best to maintain that style and approach as long as we could, in the face of a "Superstars"-formatted WDIZ. (I was fired from WDIZ, likely as the result of the Lee Abrams memo saying "if your music director knows and loves music, get rid of him." Mercifully, WORJ hired me less than a week later.) Just before and during the Zeta 7 period, we still had some flexibility in what we played, especially late at night. We tried to carry on the WORJ spirit in our on-air approach, our choice of music and even our segues. And WORJ was still leading the pack when it came to exposing new music. Its influence was well known. I can't count the number of times record promo guys would, when I was at WDIZ, tell me that WORJ got the record first, got the promotion first, got the interview that WDIZ would never be offered. (And, as a longtime fan myself, I inwardly cheered for WORJ and was happy that they got the scoop.) Zeta 7 was the beginning of the end for WORJ. Even then, I wondered how it could survive. I knew it was the end of the era for freeform-progressive radio, not just in Orlando, but around the country. It seemed unlikely that WORJ/Zeta could survive in the face of a tightly playlisted competitor. And, sure enough, after I (and at least one other) left, the station had three downwards ratings books and then changed to automated beautiful music. Zeta 7 was not the early WORJ, with Mike Lyons giving us news and Lee Arnold charming us. It had been a long time since the first WORJ "status symbols" -- a very small white button with "Underground 107.7" written in even smaller print and the subsequent bright-orange flower-shaped stickers (handy for posting in public places). We were on Mercy Drive, no longer in the 1 N. Orange building. But we still had that great transmitter studio, where there were as many albums inside as there were oranges in the groves outside. I grew up on WORJ from the very beginning, from the days when WORJ-AM was broadcast during the day when the FM signal first went on the air (when it was still bizarre to hear contemporary music on FM in stereo). I remember WORJ started off just being on in the evenings after 6pm, after a day of AM simulcasting (with Pete Forgione in the mornings). There was so much music I heard because of WORJ (for some reason, the memory of hearing a lengthy Savoy Brown boogie track one night in the dark has always stuck in my mind). And so many feature albums and BBC concerts that I taped and treasured. WORJ played great music, but also talked about it, and made us feel part of the scene. It was a special station at a special time. So, yeah, those of us who were there when it became Zeta 7 would agree that it wasn't the same. But anyone who says this should realize we did what we could to carry on the tradition. It was a bit like bailing water from a sinking boat, but bail we did. I have always felt lucky that, after a decade of holding WORJ in awe as a listener, I was able to be on the air there. Nobody liked the Zeta 7 moniker when the change was made, but, speaking for myself, everything I did at Zeta 7 was done with great respect for WORJ's long history -- from the very beginning to the very end.
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Lee Arnold - 8.25.2011
Dear Tommy and Wayne : Thank you so much for your support. Truly appreciated!!!
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Wayne Mereck - 8.25.2011
Rick, BTW, I understand, believe me. I now have more brown hair gone gray and more gray matter gone brown. We can save the world, so I've heard, and close the door to the bedroom. Cheers
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Wayne Mereck - 8.25.2011
or was it Stereo Discount Warehouse?
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Wayne Mereck - 8.25.2011
Nancy, Rick Namey was responsible for that madness. It was Stereo Warehouse commercials. Rick, can you help?
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Nancy Garvin - 8.25.2011
This will be real quick and probably sound really dumb. Years and years and years ago there was a business that ran the funniest radio commercials in the history of the world. My husband and I were talking the other day and all we can remember is that they said that they didn't rub cheese on your neck. It was a hi fi store (remember them?) We both recall that the commercials ran on WORJ and that we actually would look forward to new ones each week. We lived in Orlando - Winter Park and Longwood, and didn't know each other at the time. We recall that we had to be in junior high and then in high, so it had to be from the mid seventies to the mid eighties? My husband actually had tears in his eyes remembering them. Here's my question, is there any chance in he** that anybody knows what I'm talking about and if there's any chance that those commercials can be found. I think my husband would p** his pants if I gave him a cd filled with those things. He told me that they were so good that there was no way they were destroyed. I have no idea and only found you when I went to google. I'll visit again and again now that I found you. I'd pay a small fortune for those things. Thank you. Nan G
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Wayne Mereck - 8.23.2011
Were else would we have heard the full version of Mechanical World, but on 'ORJ in the day!
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Greg (Anderson) - 8.22.2011
As one of the second or third DJ's hired when WORJ FM went on the air, I never did like the whole "ZETA" thing that came along years later. It made the whole concept into a corporation sell-out. I was at WORJ FM 107.7 and WORJ AM 1270 1968-1970. My shift at the FM was Noon to 6 M-F and 6PM to Midnight Saturday. I was at WORJ when Woodstock happened and there was this whole free spirit us against the establishment thing going on. The management let us run things and it was sweet. There has never been anything even close to it since. God, how lucky was I to be a part of it even if I did it for chump change. The best job I ever had in radio. A tiny studio out in the middle of nowhere, now a bankrupt housing development, but my memories will always be with me.
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Rick - 8.21.2011
Wayne, Itz kool! I know some do. Some don't. I'm a moody old curmudgeon. Some dayz I feel like straightening out the world, when I really oughta just straighten my bedroom!
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Wayne Mereck - 8.21.2011
Rick, We all know that ZETA 7 was not the original experience we were so lucky to have with WORJ. But it was the follow on that helped ease the jones and is part of a lot of our history. We all know who the original crew was and are greatful for you all. Cheers
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Marcia - 8.18.2011
I just spent hours today flashing back to those far out days of my youth spent listening to WORJ from the beanbag chair in my bedroom. I went to Bishop Moore (hi Jim Boylston!) and was one of about oh, 5 or less people there who listened to WORJ. I went to most of the concerts mentioned, Pacific Gas & Electric (with Savoy Brown? somebody else played with them? no, Savoy Brown was opened by Chicken Shack) was my first concert, and I saw the Allman Bros, Steve Miller, all those bands you all talk about below. Went to WPYC and was there the night the A&W was busted. Went to OYC too. Worked at the Danish Bakery on Edgewater Drive at the Publix, so yes I shopped at Adolph's Aardvark. Went to Gimme Shelter like everybody else. Does anyone remember Sean (from the Youth Center crowd), who drove that blue station wagon with the wood paneling and wore tons of love beads and rings? What about Bob "Satan" Seely, the biker? And I saw only one mention of the graveyard shift DJ at WORJ, Brother Dave Carter--what became of him? He had brown hair just past his shoulders, had a beard, wore a leather hat a lot, and wore a belt that was two hands for the buckle. Wore wire frame glasses. Anyways, later I worked at Nuthin Butt the Levi Shop at Colonial Mall, across the parking lot from Infinite Mushroom. Remember they gave away a genuine quadrophonic stereo in some contest? OMG. Saw Pink Floyd in Tampa with those quad speakers someone else posted about. I swear, the music references on this site would make one heck of an iPod list! Mott the Hoople, I miss ya. T Rex, ditto. Birnman Wood, saw you at a dance at Bishop Moore, along with those YC gigs. Tin House was the best. Saw the Eagles at that big concert in Tampa, then went to airport for an (underage) drink at the revolving lounge, and they had finished their set and were at the next table over, so I got to meet them. Lots of memories for me, and just recently I posted something on my FB page about being an "old hippie" and here you all prove it! Thanks for sharing your memories. WORJ was a huge part of my teenage years and now that I'm revisiting these memories, I realize that a corner of my heart has always been filled with my WORJ and Orlando memories. I moved to the Atlanta area in 1976 and visit family couple times a year. Never got over how bad the music was FOR DECADES after WORJ was no more. Now have killer stereo in my car, satellite radio, and my demo song is Mr. Brightside by Killers, like someone below mentioned. I am so far behind on my day due to reading these posts. Thank you so much though for the memories. Maybe one day I can come to a reunion. In the meantime, you all are far out, man.
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Rick - 8.14.2011
Fred, Zeta was not WORJ! None of us were there! None of us! Lee, Doug, Chal, Steve, Bill, Mike and myself - plus most of the names on the board on this site were NOT there. That was a different company that bought out our successful station and fired everybody, then went out of the business. You do WORJ no honor with a Zeta Tag!
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Wayne Mereck - 8.12.2011
Fred, I would like a couple
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Fred Zepplin - 8.11.2011
I'm thinking about printing 125 Zeta7 tags to sell at my print shop. The reaction on this board will influence my decision.
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Wayne Mereck - 8.11.2011
Not funny Liesel.
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Liesel - 8.10.2011
Casey Anthony's favorite station is WORJ!
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Bobby Wickham - 8.8.2011
Greetings Lee, I grew up in St. Cloud listening to WORJ as did everyone back in the 70s. There was just a huge Facebook group gathering of people that grew up in SC, and WORJ was brought up more than a few times. I let some of the folks know that you were still cranking it out. I'll post your site again on there today. I still have the WORJ shirt you sent me about a year ago, it's time I order another one soon. Take care brother and thanks for the tunes!
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Sage Viehe - 8.8.2011
I am a fan of Lee Arnold from 1971..WKPE in Cocoa, FL. I have a reel to reel tape converted to CD of this show and would like to contact him about this. Please email to sageviehe@att.net. I have good memories of WORJ too!!! Sage Viehe Anderson, SC
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jo - 8.6.2011
surfs up.
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Lee Arnold - 7.27.2011
Hope everyone is well. Miss you guys. Working on some things to make Our IRadio station, WORJ, sound Bigger and Better. Money has been and is an issue. Stay Tuned. How is everyone?
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Robert Harper - 7.21.2011
This is fun.... It's the blimp Frank, It's the blimp!
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Robert Harper - 7.21.2011
I got one foot on the platform, and the other on the train."
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Greg - 7.14.2011
On the lighter side, WLOQ FM, Winter Park, has been sold for over 8 million $$$$. For many DJ's, starting in the radio business in Orlando, it was one of those places they got their start in the BIZ, thank God I wasn't one of them. If you forgot, it played the kind of music the elite in the area would listen to at Sunday Brunch. It operated out of the Landford Hotel in Winter Park, which, like most of Orlando's past, is long GONE. The Orlando Youth Center is still standing, for now.
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Greg - 7.14.2011
Member of Grass Roots dies in MT Dora. He was a guest of mine at WORJ a few times. ---Greg http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-07-12/news/os-rob-grill-rock-star-dies-20110712_1_rob-grill-degenerative-bone-disorder-rock-band
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Chris - 7.13.2011
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_music_blog/2011/07/two-orlando-rock-figures-pass-this-week-rob-grill-and-joe-lambusta.html
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TWilliams - 7.9.2011
Hey Wayne,good to see you here! Hope you are doing good man!
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Wayne Mereck - 7.8.2011
It has been awhile since I last posted. I hope all are well. Sad news about Bobby C.Take care all!
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Greg - 6.18.2011
Bob Church Passes 6-15-11 From Mick Dolan's blog "...Bobby passed quietly at Florida Hospital Tuesday night June 14th, 2011. Thanks to Susie Martin-Rott, author of the forthcoming book Playin’ The Peninsula: Garage and Teen Center Bands of the I-4 Corridor for more about Bob. Bob Church was born in Owensboro, Kentucky. When he was two, he contracted polio, which affected his legs. At age 2-1/2 he was fitted with his first set of braces, and over the course of his youth had multiple surgeries, alternating from walking with braces and crutches to having to use a wheelchair to get around. He never let it stop him from pursuing his music. After he quit playing in bands like Central Florida favorites, The Undertakers, he worked at several Orlando area radio stations (WLOQ, WDBO, WORJ, Y106 and WDIZ) as an on-air personality. I knew Bobby as my program director (he hired me at WDIZ in 1980) and later as part of the Bob and Bob morning show on WLOQ in the 90s. Like most people I know in radio, Bobby was crazy and we loved him!! There is a benefit for Bob tentatively planned for Sat July 9th at McWells in Orlando on South Orange Ave–more details soon."
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Eric - 6.9.2011
Lee, I can't seem to get an e-mail message to you. I was checking in to see if you had received my order and check for $25 for a t-shirt (keep the change) which I mailed out late April/early May. If you haven't received it, please let me know so I can stop payment on the check. If you have but are out of shirts, go ahead and keep it. Either way, please let me know. I hope everything is cool man, and thanks again for this wonderful work of love that you are giving us.
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jjf - 6.6.2011
ok, so i do not think the link above will work, so you can try eventful.com or go to king center for performing arts schedule.
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jumping jack flash - 6.6.2011
there is a hippie fest in melbourne fl, aug 25th; rick derringer, MARK FARNER, dave mason, rascals. i hope this link will get you there for info:http://eventful.com/melbourne_fl/events/hippiefest-2011-starrin-/E0-001-039263046-2@2011082519
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Greg - 5.30.2011
Link to Orlando Sentinel story, Orlando before Disney. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-05-28/news/os-orlando-before-disney-reunion-20110528_1_theme-park-suntrust-building-ice-cream-shop
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Greg - 5.29.2011
Link to Orlando before Disney, via Facebook. Orlando Youth Center ETC. http://www.facebook.com/board.php?uid=45184879503
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Dave B - 5.26.2011
I was in high school in the 70's and took my WORJ 107 t-shirt with me when dad took a job in IRAN. I wore that shirt until it was threadbare around the streets of Tehran. To the staff: Thanks for making a great station and many memories.
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jo - 5.19.2011
acoustic jorma and jack (hot tuna) at the plaza august 4th $25-$35 for tickets.with g.e. smith sitting in.
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TWilliams - 5.11.2011
:-)
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lee Arnold - 5.10.2011
Thanks Tommy. Fixed it.
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TWilliams - 5.9.2011
FYI Lee,I tried to come to the WORJ homepage via the icon at the top of your Live365 page,and I am sent instead to a homepage for audiorealm.com
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Lee Arnold - 5.8.2011
Happy Mothers Day to one and all.
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Doug Clifford - 5.6.2011
Lee-FINALLY listened on line at work for a little while yesterday (I'm one of the five people in the world without a computer at home) and especially enjoyed the Love cut from De Capo and "I'm Not In Love " by 10 CC-unbelievably appropriate to what's going on in my life. If you have how about some David Ackles or Betty Davis like I used to play there? "Mama Hated Diesels So Bad" by Commander Cody for Mother's Day ?
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Greg - 5.6.2011
Mike Lyons Tribute ---From CFR The Florida Record & Radio Reunion Group, represented by one of the country's leading music promotion people, Tom Mazzetta, announces an open reunion event on May 7th in Orlando, Florida. The party will be held at McWells Restaurant & Bar, 4757 South Orange Avenue, Orlando. Proceeds from the reunion will benefit "The Mike Award", honoring longtime radio veteran, Mike Lyons. This honor is presented to the most deserving local high school student in the fields of Communication & Journalism. The reunion celebration is open to veterans of the Florida Record & Radio industries, no matter where you currently reside or when you were involved involved in the Florida music scene. Admission to the event is a non-refundable $20.00. PLEASE respond with your RSVP and payment ASAP!! Checks & Money Orders Only Please to: MAZZETTA PROMOTION/SBMP, INC. 7332 ERIN COURT NIWOT, CO 80503 (O) 303 652 0326 (C) 720 318 8796 Tom@MusicPromotion.com ***McWells 407 855 4006
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Talbert Gray - 5.6.2011
Lee: I am sorry that I can not be there with you. I know that the reunion will be more than awesome and all of you great history making people will have a fantastic time. Hold one up for me for I will be there in spirit. Talbert
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TWilliams - 5.3.2011
very interesting. Thanks Greg. I wonder if they will have WORJ license plates.
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Greg - 5.2.2011
WTF========== WORJ History The LPFM station is licensed to Weirsdale, a community located to the southeast of Ocala. The Marconi Broadcasting Foundation purchased the station from Weirsdale Women in Broadcasting Association for $10,000 in 2011. Plans are to air programs in foreign languages, classic radio programming and even some syndicated fare. Marconi said they will attempt to serve a “demographic of the population that is not commonly serviced by broadcasters or educational institutions on a full-time basis because neither schools or broadcasters consider this an attractive demographic.” Marconi was referring to those aged 55 and up. English programming will be supplemented by offerings in other languages commonly used in the area. It will include old-time radio soap operas, religious programming, and “programs that deal with the specifics of marriage, alcohol abuse, senior finance, and aging in general…” Seniors will also be able to take classes in broadcasting and learn to produce their own programs. There will also be news and public affairs programming, some of which will seek to teach younger demographics about “all aspects of senior life.” Among the syndicated programs coming in are offerings from Dave Ramsey and "Focus on the Family".
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Greg - 5.2.2011
From CFN==== WORJ Calls Return To Florida 4-29-11 The Marconi Broadcasting Foundation is paying $10K for WORJ-FM 104.5, licensed to Weirsdale, southeast of Ocala. The seller, of the LPFM, is Weirsdale Women in Broadcasting Association. ==================================== What was old is now new again.
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TWilliams - 5.2.2011
they have good hair
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Greg - 5.1.2011
This group never got enough credit for being really good. =================================== http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-HQisG2Lv8&feature=related
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jo - 5.1.2011
kris kristofferson will be at the plaza on may 18.
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Eric - 4.30.2011
Hey Lee! I tried to send you an email, but it wouldn't go through. It was just a heads-up to be expecting a t-shirt order, with a little more attached. Hope things are going well, and, as always, thanks and keep up the excellent work!
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Rick - 4.28.2011
Oops. That last post was addressed to Lee.
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Rick - 4.28.2011
Sorry you can't make it to the McWells old farts radio and record reunion on May 7th. Ironic, you're the one who invited me. Would you be able to donate a WORJ T-Shirt to be raffled of? I promise to take a picture for the board. BTW - everybody on this board is invited. It's a benefit for the MIKE fund, a scholarship for young radio students in honor of the late, great Michael Lyons. No cover, lots of entertainment, reasonable drink prices and old friends flying in from the hinterlands. I'll even be there, as if anybody cares about that!
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Rick - 4.28.2011
Talbert, you A hole! I think I may have had something to do with that! There's a radio and record reunion - fans invited too! Next week May 7th at McWells in Orlando - you better be there!
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Lee Arnold - 4.26.2011
Hey Talbert. how are you my old colleague and friend? We did make some history together, didn't we? Hope all is well for you.
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Talbert Gray - 4.25.2011
Do you remember that you made me the first Black radio station manager in Central Florida on WORL. I learned so much from you. Thank you Lee.
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Lee Arnold - 4.24.2011
Happy Easter!!
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David - 4.6.2011
Wow. What a loss. He will be missed and remembered. He was instrumental in getting Larry the Cable Guy started too. Sad news!
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Jim McPherson - 4.5.2011
Yeah, I was a little shocked to hear of Mark Samansky's passing. The Baxter & Mark show was a part of my daily radio diet back then. I've still got the charity CD he recorded under the guise of Sammy Demo with " Keep On Rockin' In Orlando " and the classic " The Deer Tapes ". Does anyone recall the incident that got them fired ?Funny stuff. R.I.P. Mark !
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TWilliams - 4.5.2011
Baxter&Mark=the absolute funniest shit that I ever heard on a radio.No one,icluding public officials were exempt from their pranks via their Hideous Wakeup calls. R.I.P. Mark
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Greg - 4.4.2011
Well known Orlando DJ passes, link. =================================== http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_music_blog/2011/04/former-orlando-radio-icon-mark-samansky-is-gone.html
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Steve Rutledge - 3.29.2011
Hi Lee....great site. I am sitting here in my office looking at an original WORJ license plate. I wonder how many of them are left???????? Steve
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Mike Zarek - 3.26.2011
Been a while since I checked in here...
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JC - 3.25.2011
Lee, How you been brother? Been I while since I been by here. Hope Milwaukee is treating you OK.
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jo - 3.25.2011
: )
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Lee Arnold - 3.22.2011
Thank you Brian for the kind words. Keep Rockin'.
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Brian McElroy - 3.22.2011
I just visited your Blog and had to come back and post a shout out to the memory of the "JOINT IN THE WOODS". Ther were a lot of great bars/clubs in Orlando back then,{everything from ABCs,The Back Door,Nickel's Alley etc...} But The Joint In The Woods was a very special bar.{Know what I mean Vern?} I went to many great shows there over the years. Any band from The Outlaws,Johnny and Edgar Winter to George Thorogood and many, many others might play there!!! Thanks again for the trip back in time."The Joint In The Woods and WORJ-FM 107.7 present"......................EASY
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Brian McElroy - 3.22.2011
I'm glad that I typed WORJ into my search window today.I grew up and lived in O-Town from mid 60s to mid 90s and before WORJ, I listened to WLOF AM95.{Never could STAND "B-J"105.I thank you for those years of "progressive" FM radio.I remember going to a lot of live broadcasts and concerts with you guys. I liked Mother Earth and the News Blimp. {Its the blimp frank, its the blimp.} Everytime I hear other people talking about their favorite radio stations, I allways speak up for WORJ.{flew my ZETA7 tag upside down too.}Anyway thanks for all of those memories and the great music and programming!"WORJ,FM107.7,Mount Dora,Orlando." The best damn radio station PERIOD!!! EASY
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Lee Arnold - 3.5.2011
Thanks Tommy and Eric.
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Kristi - 3.1.2011
i remember in 1986 listening to BJ105, John Summers, and he had a guy named marcus jones answering his phones for a call in dedication line.. anyone know where this guy would have gone??
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Eric - 3.1.2011
Happy belated b'day WORJ!!! On a sadder note, Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore has passed on at age 58. A reminder to treasure those great talents while they are still with us. On a brighter note, it seems a very good possibility that the Cars (with Ric) may be regrouping.
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TWilliams - 2.28.2011
Happy Anniversary Lee!
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lee Arnold - 2.28.2011
The Birthday for WORJ.com IRadio is actually Today. :-)
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Lee Arnold - 2.27.2011
Hey Ellen, I'm glad you like our IRadio Station. Thank you for your support. It is truly appreciated.
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Lee Arnold - 2.27.2011
Today is WORJ RADIO's 4th Birthday as an IRadio outlet. Thank you everyone for your kind words and support.
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Ellen - 2.27.2011
oh, man, I listened to ORJ until I left Orlando (quite some time ago) and have been desperate to find something similar to what it once was even in the Los Angeles area. This is GREAT! Thank you!
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Wayne Mereck - 2.26.2011
Lee, thanks for providing an oasis. To many more, Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 2.25.2011
Four Years on Monday. WOW!!
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TWilliams - 2.7.2011
As a kid I wrote letters to Coach Lombardi and Bart Starr . I received back an 8 x 10 b&w of each player from SBII and Bart Starr mailed me one of him separately. That made me a fan for life. Was good to see the game Sunday.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.6.2011
Since Lee is in Milwakee and my junior high (Glenridge) changed its colors, a few years after I graduated, from red/green to yellow/green to take advantage of Green Bay uniforms, I guess they're my pick for the Super Bowl. Seems the media was upset with DFW for getting the worst weather in the area in the last 15 years. Oh well then there's Rock and Roll via 'ORJ! Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 2.1.2011
Eric, thank you so much for the kind words. WORJ remains a labor of love for me. I'm so glad you like it.
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eric - 1.31.2011
Just wanted to touch base, wishin' we could go back to where it all started. The world has become such a different place, and Lee is dong such a wonderful job keeping the spirit alive. I recently heard "Always Cook With Honey" here recently, and that was a huge blast; another gem I hadn't heard (or thought of) in over 30 years that deserves an audience. Thanks again Lee for keeping it alive. I promise to send something your way as soon as I re-establish employment. You deserve it man!
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Lee Arnold - 1.23.2011
:-)
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Wayne Mereck - 1.22.2011
Lee, it was either the National Republican Congressional Committee or my favorite radio station. Guess who won? The left ones say I'm right and the right ones say I'm wrong. They can't stop the signal ;o) Peace
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Lee Arnold - 1.21.2011
Wayne, Thank you so much for your donation. As usual, you are too generous. So appreciated. Let love rule!!
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Wayne Mereck - 1.21.2011
Lee, lets keep the dream alive! Cheers
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Susan Martin - 1.20.2011
I seem to have damaged a cd I cannot replace--please tell me someone has a copy of the 1978 Zeta7 live remote broadcast of TIGHT SHOES from Joint In The Woods. We made a number of copies and passed it around when Dave Fiester passed away in 2005 and alas, mine now skips...ANYONE??
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Lee Arnold - 1.20.2011
February will mark the 4 year anniversary of WORJ Internet radio. Lots of work. Lots of fun. I hope everyone is still enjoying my labor of love.
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jo - 1.18.2011
don kirshner, passed on monday. http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/don-kirshner-bubblegum-music-promoter-dies-at-77/
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Wayne Mereck - 1.13.2011
Greg, Ha Ha Ha are you nucking futs? They would need the Coast Guard to get me down, even if I made it up. Cheers
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Greg - 1.13.2011
Hello everyone, I am looking for someone to do the following job. It's a TV and radio position. Please watch the video link and let me know if you are interested. Link below, Thanks Greg ==================================== http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player.swf?config=http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player_config.php?token=07b_1284580365%26embed=1
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Wayne mereck - 1.9.2011
Hanna, we're just glad it wasn't any worse. Heal mentally and physically quickly. Cheers
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hanna - 1.7.2011
thank you, dear old friends, for your concern and emails. bruises on the outside are healing nicely, not so much the psyche-bruises on the INSIDE. i'll feel 100% healed when they catch this dungheap tweeker wreaking havoc in my part of town. we plan on having a MUCH better year, and sincerely wish the same for you and yours. PEACE! and don't forget to support your local indie music store, wherever you are.
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Wayne Mereck - 1.7.2011
I wrote Hanna a note and she said she was getting over the assault. Tommy, thanks for keeping us updated. The video was expired but the written report was still there. Peace
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TWilliams - 1.6.2011
Local news did a story about the robber and robberies today,along with an interview w/Hanna .http://www.wftv.com/news/26385414/detail.html
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Don Gilliland - 1.5.2011
Tommy, thanks for letting us know about Hanna. I wrote her and got a reply today. Happy to hear that she wasn't hurt too badly, but it's still a damn shame to hear about things like that. Reminds me of the time in my own record shop when I had to pick up my baseball bat and use it to subdue one cretin. Not a good feeling. But you're right about Ms. H: she remains tough and beautiful. A true inspiration after all these years!
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Lee Arnold - 1.3.2011
Thanks Tommy. DAMN!!! Please send my Concern and prayers to her.
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Wayne Mereck - 1.3.2011
Tommy, thanks for the update. I am glad to hear it was not much worse. Next time you see her tell her we are all thinking of her and hope she heals quickly. Cheers
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TWilliams - 1.3.2011
Went n saw Hanna today - She was punched twice by the thief before he left.Hung out n talked a bit;she is as always tough as nails and beautiful at the same time
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Lee Arnold - 1.3.2011
Yes Tommy, please do update. I hope everyone had a Hippy New Year.
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Wayne Mereck - 1.2.2011
Happy New Year All, lets hope its a good one. Tommy, really disturbing news. Please update as you can. I pray it all are well at East West and only material things need to be replaced. Peace
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TWilliams - 12.31.2010
A little bad news to close this year on:Driving past East-West this afternoon I saw the Edgewood Police and Orange County Deputies there. At Gatlin Ave there were more Deputies with bloodhounds, and K-9 units positioned in the parking lot of McWell's while the Sheriff's helicopter buzzed overhead . I tried to go back and get into East-West's lot but was shooed away by the Edgewood cops .Hanna n Roman's cars were both there & I saw Roman in the doorway;looked like he was on the phone.I did not see any ambulance ,EMTs etc as I hung out for a good while . Of course my thoughts and prayers are with them,and each of you also for the best always in the coming year and beyond . Happy New Year to all .
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TWilliams - 12.25.2010
Thanks Wayne ! I hope everybody has enjoyed a wonderful Christmas 2010
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Jim McPherson - 12.25.2010
Merry Christmas ( or whatever you choose to observe ) to all my WORJ friends ! Hope everyone is surrounded by peace, happiness and family today !
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Lee Arnold - 12.24.2010
I pray for peace throughout the world and the happiness of all humanity. Have a wonderful Holiday.
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jo - 12.24.2010
same to you wayne, thanks for the thoughts. best to all!
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Wayne Mereck - 12.23.2010
Lee, Tommy, Jim, Jo and all my WORJ friends, Happy Holidays! Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 12.23.2010
Happy Festivus.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.19.2010
Captain, sorry I had a bad remembery and confused you with Root Boy.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.19.2010
R.I.P. Captain B. they gave you every "zine" you could think of!
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bird - 12.15.2010
SOMF CITY Band annual Christmas reunion show and spectacle this Friday night, December 17th at Cheers (the old Pitcher House) in Maitland. Bring your children (over 18) and show them how it got done in the good ol' days!
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Lee Arnold - 12.13.2010
Thanks Jim. That is really cool.
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Jim McPherson - 12.12.2010
Very cool site I stumbled across ... http://www.oldrockphoto.com ... by longtime Palm Beach area photographer Ken Davidoff. Lotsa cool pics from the late 60's - early 70's S. Fla. rock scene, many of them never before seen. Among these are pics & video of the Palm Beach Pop Festival in '69, also known as the " Southern Woodstock ", where the first Republican Fla. governor in 100 years showed up to " meet a hippie ". Great stuff ! :)
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Lee Arnold - 12.8.2010
JOHN
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Lee Arnold - 12.5.2010
Lee Arnold IT'S ON. Florida Radio / Record / Concert Promotor / Record Shop Owner / REUNION May 7, 2011 to take place in Orlando. 1970-1985 Era. If you were any where in Radio or Records in Florida during that time, Please email tom@music promotion.com to be put on the info list.
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Terry - 12.4.2010
I fist heard 'spill the wine' in 1970 on WORJ.I was 10yrs.Had loved eric burden and the animals since i was 6yrs,living in S.F.,CA.he made me into a WAR fan the rest of my life!
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Lee Arnold - 12.4.2010
My Dear WORJ Friends, thank you for the kind words. / Don and Steve-So good to hear from you both. / Terry-Thank you so much for the donation. It's really appreciated. / Wayne-Your generosity continues to blow me away. / Shout out to Janis - Eric - JC - Thanks again for the kind word. / Greg-Thank you for your thoughts and cheer leading. The overhead to Stream WORJ runs about $500 a month. For almost 4 years I have been paying that with the help of some loyal fans. If anyone has the ability to contribute during these crazy economic times, your help will be appreciated. I love doinf WORJ.com and I Love that so many of you listen and are fans. Have a WONDERFUL Holiday, one and all.
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Greg - 12.3.2010
"Altered State" love it, thanks for posting. Hey folks, lets get more posts here and support the great job Lee is doing in keeping our memories ALIVE. Lee, tell us what you need in $$$ support so we can supply. Don't be shy, just tell us so we can respond. --------Greg
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terry - 12.3.2010
i first started listening in '69',i was nine living in Mt.Dora
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Janis Johnson - 12.3.2010
So many good times listening....the funniest though was when I came home early from partying (I had to work in the morning) and some album by Frank Zappa was being featured on the Album Hour....I don't remember anything about it except it was very funny. I remember laughing myself to sleep.....It was GREAT!!! I had a friend that was in the "Get Your Hands On A Toyota" contest y'all were sponsoring....One of my girlfriends and I were in an "altered" state and we decided we needed to go to Orlando to support our friend...neither one of us had a car so we hitched over there from Webster of all places...THAT was a trip!! lol We made it! Don't know how though... Thanx for so many good years of the best music and limited commercials.....You guys Rocked our socks off in Sumter County.....
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Lee Arnold - 11.30.2010
Talking about a Florida Radio / Record / Concert Promotor / Record Shop Owner / Reunion Late Spring 2011 to take place in Orlando. 1970-1985 Era. If you were any where in Radio or Records in Florida during that time, let me know and we'll add you to the info list.
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Lee Arnold - 11.25.2010
Happy Thanksgiving, my dear WORJ friends.
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eric - 11.24.2010
Thanks for hangin' in there, Lee! It's been a couple of months since I've last lurked, over a year since my last post, but WORJ has never been far from my heart - and YOU are the man keeping the flame alive. I'm sorry about the problems and losses so many have gone through. As for getting scoped, I recently had to have pictures taken from both ends. While the doc commented that I liked the sedative quite a bit, the effect was gone by the time I got home. Didn't have to take time off for the procedure, as I had been laid off a couple of weeks beforehand. Still looking and living cheap until I find gainful employment again. Maybe luck out and find something good in CA or CO, as life there seem somehow more agreeable in some ways;-). You mentioned the New Pornographers. I've been a fan of theirs since I first heard Mutiny I Promise You a couple of years ago. Keep on smilin!
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Greg - 11.22.2010
OK, I'm ole school music wise but I like a lot ot the new music, whatever form, I pick and choose, still open minded after all of these years. I really like this song. I was in Miami a few days ago and my Niece took me to a club in South Beach where I heard it. Yes, I had a few shots of Jack but even sober I like it. Music is art, we all have different tastes. ======================================= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xhg27f4siw&feature=related
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Lee Arnold - 11.18.2010
So glad to hear from you guys. Take care and visit more often, ya'll.
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JC - 11.16.2010
Hope everyone is doing well. Lee sorry to hear of the all the technical snags but it seems like you have a handle on it. Lot of crazy shit has happened since I was here last. My Mom Died and I had to put my best friend of 15 years down recently, a Basset Hound named Gus. Really sad to hear about Mike Lyons, PanCan is serious lost two friends. Glad to see he was stron in spirit to the end. Kind of irks me all the pink ribbon stuff for Breast cancer when Pan Can and Prostate Cancer kill more people each year. Enough of my rant, take care.
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Don Gilliland - 11.16.2010
Just checking in to say "howdy" to the WORJ folks out there ... all the way from wet and rainy Thailand. Listening to a lot of good music lately: the new Elton John & Leon Russell album, plus the latest CDs from Neil Young, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Mavis Staples, Dangermouse & Sparkleyhorse, Tired Pony, Nada Surf, Arcade Fire ... plus some great oldies: Tommy Bolin, J. Geils Band, Percy Sledge, and John Prine. Thanks to Lee and WORJ for turning me on to so much great music. I know that it's very easy to download music nowadays, but please support musicians by BUYING the real product, and support indie music shops like East-West Records that sell the good stuff. That's all today. Peace, Love and Understanding to y'all!
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Steve Mack - 11.15.2010
...So there I sat, watching Michael Smerconish sitting in for Chris Matthews Monday night (11/15/10), when he began to talk about attending a Roger Waters concert.. hearing for the second time in 30 years "The Wall" being played live and true. I couldn't help myself; I had to go to the attic and pull out my two favorite Floyd T-shirts.. just to look at them.. given to me at on different occasions by a youngster I mentored in broadcasting many years ago. I found back then he was just discovering Dark Side of the Moon. I knew then the boy had what it took and I guided him all the way back to the beginnings of Floyd and soaked it all in. I still think to this day he would have made a great addition to our wacked-out staff at ORJ, but he was not of that generation. He was a great kid then, a good friend now, happily married to a great lady, and just celebrated another birthday.. he's in his mid-40's and still rocking his ass off. Happy birthday, AG.
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Lee Arnold - 11.15.2010
Wayne, It's good to hear from you. The activity on this board has really fallen off. I miss the reparte.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.12.2010
I haven't been to any concerts lately so no reports there. I have been listening to Porcupine Tree quite a bit lately. Seems the board activity has dropped to a trickle, I hope all are still listening to 'ORJ.com. Work is crazy lately so I have been missing my morning fix. Keep it up Lee, I am recovering from my son's school expenses and hope to send a donation soon. Take care all, Cheers!
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Lee Arnold - 11.9.2010
Yoohoo.
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Lee Arnold - 11.4.2010
Still involved in restoring WORJ IRadio after the computer melt down. Hours of re-entering all the 1000s of song info into the system. Mostly live now. Hope everyone is enjoying it.Coming up on the 4 year anniversary.
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Lee Arnold - 10.29.2010
Featuring Bridge School Live Today. Tune on in.
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Lee Arnold - 10.24.2010
More to come Tommy.
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TWilliams - 10.24.2010
LIVE WORJ was a welcome treat y/day . Glad to hear it !
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Susie Martin-Rott - 10.16.2010
Not the way I want to see the old Orlando folks but in Aug I was hospitalized with acute ulcerative colitus which could not be treated with medications. I have had the first of three surgeries (2 major one minor) to reconstruct my digestive system and since I have no insurance some folks have put together a benefit to be held Sun Oct 24 at McWells on Orange Ave at Gatlin from 3-mid. For more info go to http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=121404907912586#!/event.php?eid=121404907912586 10 musical acts including some of your 60s faves, plus huge raffle including two guitars beatles goodies and more. Pls come out $10 at door Thanx
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Roger Brown - 10.11.2010
Finally back. Computer had a nasty bug that fried the RAM chip. I could still get facebook on my work laptop, but WORJ was restricted. How's everybody doin'?
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Jim McPherson - 10.9.2010
Here's a cool video of Sir Paul McCartney performing the song " Here Today ", his tribute to John Lennon .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY09Wa7z_38 .... Happy Birthday John !
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Lee Arnold - 10.9.2010
IMAGINE
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jo - 10.9.2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!
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Lee Arnold - 10.8.2010
A year ago today, my dear friend Mike Lyons passed away. I think of him everyday. Carry him in your hearts today, please.
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TWilliams - 10.5.2010
Went to a community yard sale in Celebration Saturday . If you've ever been there,you know it's like Mayberry on steroids ; very scary sanitary . Anyway , came upon one house with a lot of rNr memorabilia and turns out the guy selling stuff was a former record producer for Hot Tuna, among others .You too can acquire treasures from this cat by checking out his auctions on eBay : DEADRELIX
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Greg - 9.28.2010
Long Ago And Nearby - 9.27.2010 Anybody remember Ralp Martin's dogs guarding the transmitter/studio site? ====================================== I remember having to feed them when he was in the hospital and then recovery from an operation to his poop shute. I also had to take his 6AM to Noon shift. There were two Great Danes, one male, one female and about 4 puppies. I would stop on the way to work sometimes and get donuts for them as a treat.-------Greg
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Long Ago And Nearby - 9.27.2010
Anybody remember Ralp Martin's dogs guarding the transmitter/studio site?
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TWilliams - 9.27.2010
ooops-try THIS one instead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O_1WgEHBCo yeah,too much something here lmao
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TWilliams - 9.27.2010
while you're youtubing,try this one too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i19DrZUr7u0
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Greg - 9.25.2010
When you have had a few beers and some good pot, here is a nice tune to share with you neighbors---turn it up and let them enjoy. ================================== http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i19DrZUr7u0
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Greg - 9.25.2010
LM - 9.14.2010 My first radio job was at WORJ-FM from May to Sept 1971. Sat & Sun nights 6PM to 1AM at $2.00/hr. The studio was at the transmitter site in Winter Garden on Avalon Rd. ======================================= LM --I was the second DJ hired at WORJ FM and started in 1968-1970. You were screwed, I got $3.50 per hour. I was a student at UCF (FTU) at the time. My shift was 12 noon to 6PM M-F and 6PM to Midnight Sat. I was there when "Woodstock" took place. I was one lucky SOB. Nobody can ever take that wonderful part of life away from me. Greg Galloway. My air name was (Greg Anderson)
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Jim McPherson - 9.25.2010
It was 30 years ago today that Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham passed away. R.I.P. Bonzo !
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Don Gilliland - 9.25.2010
Wayne; I haven't seen Trombone Shorty in concert but his new album is very, very good. Very cool mix of styles. I also like the new Derek Trucks Band live album (a 2-CD set). Great guitarist, great band, and great songs, including covers of songs by Clapton and Bob Marley. Dig it!
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Jim McPherson - 9.24.2010
Kinda ironic that Leonard Skinner outlived most of the original band members ...
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TWilliams - 9.22.2010
Leonard Skinner dies at 77 Monday morning ... http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-09-20/story/leonard-skinner-lynyrd-skynyrd-namesake-dies-77-0
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Lee Arnold - 9.21.2010
Steve-o, email me a phone number for you. Send to lee@leearnold.com
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Steve Mack - 9.20.2010
WHAT?? Jimi Hendrix?? DEAD??? When the hell did THAT happen?? LEE!!! You never TOLD me!!! SHIT, man!! (Say, when You DO get down to Florida, we need to get together, face-to-face. It's been WAAAY too long...
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Steve Baione - 9.18.2010
R.I.P. Jimi Hendrix (11/27/42)-(9/18/70) It's hard to believe Jimi has been gone 40 years.
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LM - 9.14.2010
My first radio job was at WORJ-FM from May to Sept 1971. Sat & Sun nights 6PM to 1AM at $2.00/hr. The studio was at the transmitter site in Winter Garden on Avalon Rd.
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Wayne Mereck - 9.11.2010
Saw Trombone Shorty last night. What a wall of sound and a great stage presence. I would highly recommend catching him and his band if you get a chance. Cheers
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TWilliams - 9.9.2010
BOB DYLAN 10/10/10 @ New UCF Arena
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jo - 9.2.2010
dr john coming to the plaza on oct 9 tickets $65 & $45
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Wayne Mereck - 9.1.2010
Happy Birthday Lee. Cheers!
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jo - 8.31.2010
jim - the west is the best. i was born in south dakota : )
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Lee Arnold - 8.31.2010
Thank you, guys.
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James McPherson - 8.31.2010
Thanx Jo, the blues fest sounds like a plan ! Probably pass on the Eagles, I'm sure it's out of my budget at this point haha ! I did get to stand on the corner in Winslow ( Windsblow ! ), AZ when I was out west. They even had a cool, restored flatbed Ford sittin; out there. About the only thing that town's got going for it unfortunately ...
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James McPherson - 8.31.2010
Happy Birthday to Rudolph Schenker of the Scorpions ... oh yeah, and to one MR.LEE ARNOLD ! Hope your day totally rocks the way you rock us every day ! :)
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jo - 8.31.2010
jim - there is a blues fest coming to daytona, look up daytona blues fest, also the eagles are playing the arena soon, for like ten thousand dollars a ticket. not really that high, but high!
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jo - 8.31.2010
LEE - - - - HAPPY - - - -TODAY - - - -HAPPY EVERYDAY - - -HAPPY BIRTHDAY - - -THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!!! - -
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James McPherson - 8.30.2010
Bumper sticker of the week ... I MAY BE OLD BUT I GOT TO SEE ALL THE COOL BANDS !
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James McPherson - 8.30.2010
Hey Lee and everyone in WORJ-land, been awhile since I checked in ! Hope everyone is doing well ! I just got back to Orlando after a 5 month oddessy across the Southwest and the Pacific NW, feels good to be back home. There was a lot of great music and concerts going on out there but I didn't get to see too much of it ... seemed like I was always a week too early or too late ! Plus my laptop got stolen in Oregon so I haven't had a WORJ fix for awhile, got some catching up to do ! Any good shows coming up soon ? Lee, I remember you'd mentioned something about moving back to Fla. at some point, any new developments there ? Be cool to have WORJ back in Fla. where it belongs ! :)
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jo - 8.28.2010
hey lee, thanks for the thoughts. good luck on the move tom. too bad wayne cant get some of those tropical breezes heading in our direction. best to everyone. freebird!
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Lee Arnold - 8.22.2010
Don, jo, Doug, Mike, Greg, Roger, James, Steve, John, Craig, Bird, wassup?
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Wayne Mereck - 8.21.2010
Lee, all well here in Ft. Worth. Nothing really to write home about. We've had a boat load of 100+ degree days for awhile now. "ORJ still sounding great in the mornings. Cheers!
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TWilliams - 8.20.2010
Hey Lee - in the process of buying a property here in OTown . Very nice . 5 garages for my cars . There's probably room for a radio station in the separate 2 story bldg on the property...hint hint...hope you received your package last week...kinda like a early birthday present I was thinkin...do send us an update on the event when it happens ! Peace
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Lee Arnold - 8.20.2010
Thinking about all you guys. How is everyone? Check in. Let me know how you are doing. Please.
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jo - 8.13.2010
Little Feat From Shauna's Care Page: Hello everyone x The long journey to finding out the why and the what, became clear to us all yesterday. Richie had Adult respiratory fibrosis, for many many years. ...Left untreated, this disease compromises the lung tissue. He then got pneumonia last week. Which with his history of lung damage, made him unable to successfully overcome it. His body, as a response to the pneumonia, developed ARDS, Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, which means for most who get it, automatic life support systems. This would be one condition, he was looking at never being without.He fought a long battle with liver, and all that comes with that.....and quite successfully managed to get it in pretty good shape, with his name going on the list as he was now ready and able as of Sept 1st. His additional battle with lung disease however.....he did not manage to win.He passed away in my arms, at 11:45 am this morning. There could never be more love between two people x As I was helping him to continue on his journey, I asked him to let me know every day of my life, that I am not alone...and he is still with me. I told him to be the wind that blows my dress up at the corner,...or be the wave that splashes me when I don't want to get wet....just be with me, and let me know he is there, and I am not going to be without him. I told him that our love is stronger than these bodies,...and this life xo And we will be together forever x I want to thank you all, for your love and rainbows x It meant the world to us both, on this beautiful journey Richie and I were so blessed to have shared xoxo Richie Hayward.....you are my champion xoxo I miss you already xoxo
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Wayne Mereck - 8.13.2010
Geez, got the flu and a bad handwroter, RIP Richie!
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Wayne Mereck - 8.13.2010
Very sad news, RIP Ritchey!
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jo - lean - - 8.13.2010
from little feat facebook page last night: Little Feat We are deeply saddened to announce that our dear friend, drummer extraordinare and founding member of Little Feat, Richie Hayward, lost his courageous battle with liver cancer today. He was loved by so so many and will be missed dearly. Not only the music world, but the entire ... world, lost a truly great one today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shauna, all his family and his brothers in the band. RIP Richie
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Tommy - 8.9.2010
I have some great memories of WORJ. I remember going out to the orange grove and hanging with Brother Dave Carter, Sharing acid with him and throwing records at the bats that were in the groves. It was such a tiny building. This is what got me interested in radio and I spent 25 year on the air. It all started in that studio. The Ears of the World are Upon Us....Glad I found this site. Rock and Roll will never die. Peace
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Lee Arnold - 8.6.2010
Cool Tommy.
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TWilliams - 8.5.2010
Ok Lee , watch your snail mail in the coming days for a package... :-)
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Wayne Mereck - 8.2.2010
Lee, my pleasure. I do so enjoy having WORJ to start my days with. A day without ORJ juice is like a day without sunshine. Cheers!
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TWilliams - 8.2.2010
One thing I've encountered since the Live 365 'improvements' : if you initiate the player from the ORJ.com page,more often than not it will load w/no advertisements and play for hours ...not complainin' !
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Lee Arnold - 8.2.2010
Wayne, thank you so much. Your patronage, as always, is so appreciated. You are the best. Tommy, bring it on. Always room for more.
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TWilliams - 8.1.2010
7000 songs ! care for a few more Maestro ?
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Lee Arnold - 7.29.2010
Thanks guys. I'll get this figured out. AARRGGHHH!!!!
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Wayne Mereck - 7.28.2010
I'm waiting on some pay for some side work. When I get it I will pass on a few pesos to the cause, mainly cause I like it. A conductor can only do so much and the rest of the patrons will help out. We Love You Man!
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Wayne Mereck - 7.28.2010
Lee, I concur with Dr. Tom. It appears to be occurring on WORJ only. All things must pass. I checked a couple other sources even my Media Player. Sorry to have to break you in with problems when you are starting to go live again. But, I guess it is like a transmitted signal, a few tweaks and wammer jammmer it all sounds good. Sorry to pour salt in a paper cut.
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Lee Arnold - 7.28.2010
OY!! Been having Major Computer problems lately causing me to not be live for the last 3 weeks or so. Now that that is "cleared itself up", I need to figure out this volume thing. It may be that I must buy a new computer. At least they're reasonably priced. ($400-$500). Then re-entering 7000 songs of info into the damn thing. AAARRGGHH!!!. Thanks for hanging in with me on the grand, little radio experiment, everyone. I am a one man band who still loves doing it. Time (and sometimes money) are my enemies.
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TWilliams - 7.28.2010
Wayne,same thing here...Lee,tried a couple of other stations and volume is steady . Glad youre LIVE again tho :-)
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Lee Arnold - 7.28.2010
Wayne. Is this a problem you are experiancing ONLY on the WORJ stream? Check and see for me if it's happening on "other" Live365 streams or if it's JUST the WORJ stream. Thanks.
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Wayne Mereck - 7.28.2010
Has anyone else experienced the Live 365 volume goes up and down on its own? It is intermittent but occurs often lately.
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Wayne mereck - 7.20.2010
Tommy tell Hanna that she is still spotting the good ones! And thanks for passing it on. Cheers
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TWilliams - 7.19.2010
ahh,very good Wayne ! It was a must have according to that little rocker Hanna .
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Wayne Mereck - 7.18.2010
T, got Consolers of the Lonely, excellent music. I am really ejoying it on the road to work and back. Much Grass
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Wayne Mereck - 7.17.2010
Saw Ted Nugent last night, long time listener, first concert; f**king amazing what his Trio did. They pulled off Soul Man without horns and it still sounded just as full. Of course he did all his best. Stranglehold, my happy place song, could not have been better. After all this time I saw how he got all the sounds in it out of one guitar. The man has boundless energy and all three make the place come alive. If you get a chance to see him, do it! Cheers
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TWilliams - 7.15.2010
...actually the entire record is good;certainly ORJ worthy.
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TWilliams - 7.15.2010
Wayne,try The Raconteurs "Consolers of The Lonely" . The last track,"Carolina Drama" is a powerful one,imo...
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Wayne Mereck - 7.12.2010
Love it and have it, title track really does it for me. Hamoa Beach helped me break-up with Cali. We're still friends just don't co-habitate. It is for the best.
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TWilliams - 7.12.2010
Another good one is Gomez "How We Operate"
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Wayne Mereck - 7.11.2010
Tommy, I have not but, I will check them out. I heard another good band on Letterman last week The New Pornagraphers, I downloaded their latest Album and was not let down.
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TWilliams - 7.11.2010
Wayne,have you heard any of The Raconteurs ?
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Wayne Mereck - 7.10.2010
Lee, you need to get some Umphrey's McGee in the playlist. They sound like a modern version of Brian Auger's Oblivion Express with a little brass thrown in. And you know if it aint got brass it aint got class. Let me know if you would like me to donate some tracks. It would be my pleasure. I'll do everything I can to expand the WORJ experience. And you're doing such a fine job of it now. It just gets a little better with a little help from your friends. Cheers
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Zaida Zoller - 7.7.2010
As you may have heard, Steve Bove passed away and we will miss him dearly. The benefit at Dubsdread Country Club Sunday, July 11 has now become a MEMORIAL benefit. It starts at 3 and goes to around 8p. The music will be the best and the memories will be tearful and plenty. Door: $20. All money goes to Steve's family to help w/expenses. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT AND SUPPORT THIS URGENT EVENT.
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Wayne Mereck - 7.5.2010
Thanks Bro! I don't feel much over a day over 53. I was in Tucson with a dear friend who has had a very simular life as I have since we met at Martin Marietta 25 years ago. He and his new wife gave me a birthday party which started out with plinking cans; coke cans, pepsi cans and mexi cans. Just kidding on the last one. I target shoot and am not into hunting since super markets are so much easier to get a good cut of meat at. I hope the whole WORJ family had a great celebration. Peace!
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TWilliams - 7.4.2010
Happy Birthday Wayne ! Heres to 54 more !
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Lee Arnold - 7.3.2010
A Happy and Safe 4th of July Weekend to All my WORJ Friends.
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Wayne Mereck - 7.2.2010
This IS and Always will be MY Favrite Radio Station. I just can't start my days without it. It is a good addiction. Lee may it take us to park to see the pigeons, righteous, righteous and I think it will still be fun after they legalize it. Cheers
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wayne Mereck - 7.1.2010
Much Grass, I mean it! Happy birthday USA. Do they still have the Hash Bash in Ann Arbor, MI?
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Lee Arnold - 7.1.2010
...and HAPPY, HAPPY 54!!!
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Lee Arnold - 7.1.2010
Wayne. You are the BEST!!! Have a Great Holiday.
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Wayne Mereck - 7.1.2010
54 on 7/4, some folks woudn't have taken that bet. But still rockin and lovin it! Cheers
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doug clifford - 7.1.2010
Hey Lee (and everyone) Check out Michael Burks' 'Iron Man' cd on Alligator Records. He's been compared to Stevie Ray and Albert and Freddie King. I saw him headline the Springing The Blues Festival in Jacksonville Beach in 2008 and 2010-and he even let my daughter take a picture of us together.
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Wayne Mereck - 6.29.2010
Hey Lee, check out "Backatown" album by Trombone Shorty. There are a few notable tracks. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 6.26.2010
Hey Lisa, should be back "Live" by the end of the day. Engineering problem in the audio chain caused me to put it on auto pilot from the server. That's the reason for the repeats. Back and wide soon.
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LISA FLOWERS - 6.25.2010
What's up, guys?? That's the second time "Ride my See Saw" has played this morning...is someone back in sick bay? Alot of repeat play the last 2-3 days, sure hope everyone's okay.
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Wayne Mereck - 6.21.2010
I'm so proud of my son. He gave me a ticket to see Uncle Ted. I wonder if here in the DFW area he will start with an "Ol West Show" and demonstrate his archery and firearms artestry? Oh, and I have so many other reasons to be proud of my son. But this one was from out of nowhere. Off to journey to the center of my mind. Cheers
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Wayne Mereck - 6.20.2010
Happy Father's Day to all us Fathers out there. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 6.20.2010
http://stevebovebenefit.com/ You can make a donation via PayPal at this website if you can't make it to the show.
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Zaida Zoller - 6.19.2010
Hey WORJ-ers: There's a musical benefit at Dubsdread Country Club Sunday, July 11 from 3 to 8p to help long time Central Florida resident, musician and friend Steve Bove and family with medical expenses due to a severely debilitating illness. Many musicians will be taking the stage--including Beth McKee, Juan Perez, Bobby Caldwell, Tommy Talton, Tony Battagglia, Mike Logan, Floyd Radford, Tim Kelliher and many others. It will be one huge delicious musical menu and all for a great cause. Door: $20. All money goes to Steve. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT AND SUPPORT THIS URGENT EVENT.
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Mike Zarek - 6.17.2010
Legendary P-Funk guitarist Garry Shider dies at 56 By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI (AP) – 53 minutes ago TRENTON, N.J. — Garry Shider, the longtime musical director of Parliament-Funkadelic whose funky guitar work, songwriting skills and musical arrangements thrilled fans around the globe and earned him a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died. He was 56. Shider, who died Wednesday at his home in Upper Marlboro, Md., was known to millions of fans as "Starchild" or "Diaperman," the latter because of the loincloth he often wore onstage. Shider's son, Garrett, said Thursday that his father had been diagnosed with brain and lung cancer in late March. He then briefly went out on tour one last time but had to stop because of his failing health. "He was a beautiful man who had a beautiful heart, who loved his fans just as much as they loved him," Garrett Shider said. "I'm sure if he had the choice, he would have passed on a tour bus, because he loved playing music, playing for the fans."
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TWilliams - 6.17.2010
yeah,and no lawn mowing either Lee... :-)
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Wayne Mereck - 6.16.2010
Lee, I hpoe you are mencing quickly and have not required massive amounts of pain killers to believe it was worth it. Wait at least another couple of weeks before headind to the gym to dry lift 500 lbs at a pull, ha ha. Cheers
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Wayne Mereck - 6.12.2010
Once again victory is snatched from the slimy jaws of defeat! It's a family affair. Cheers
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Lisa Flowers - 6.12.2010
Backatcha, Wayne...I found the blasted song on youtube...by a completely obscure UK group called "Edwards Hand". How did we ever survive without search engines?? Thanks for the songwriter info, I have been searching for it since the glory days!! Far out! Peace and Love, Lisa
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Wayne Mereck - 6.12.2010
Lisa, BTW nice to make your acquaintance. I hope our thread will help one of us 'ORJers have some brown matter turn back to gray and recall the version you are seeking. Peace
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Wayne Mereck - 6.12.2010
Lisa, John Cameron is listed as having written the song. There were a couple of artist that show up on Napster having performed the song. I listened to the teasers (30sec) but didn't hear what you are describing. Happy hunting. As for the Milk of Amnesia. I have a high tolerance and generally fear that the stuff won't put me out but, it did for all of 30 minutes. Now I know I am in Heaven when St. Pete hands me a bag of some "sumpin sumpin" that I got back in '73 that made my face feel like feces, if you know what I mean. Just trying to be PC. Cheers
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Lisa Flowers - 6.12.2010
Sorry Wayne...I thought it was Lee getting "scoped"! So sorry you didn't enjoy that expensive buzz, it lasts about 24 hours post procedure! The song is correct, but not the singer (or group)..it was a male singer,not female, with a very Greg Lake type of voice. Any clue? Maybe the songwriter? Thanks for your help!! Lisa
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Wayne Mereck - 6.11.2010
I don't remember the high and when I woke up there were no lingering effects. I had a migraine from all the sodium in the stuff I had to drink in preperation for the procedure and it came back about 5 minutes after I was awake. I was totally bummed.
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Wayne Mereck - 6.11.2010
Lisa, Cilla Black did an earlier version produced by George Martin in 1969. I hope this helps you out.
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Wayne Mereck - 6.11.2010
I believe you are refering to Agnetha Faltskog "if i thought you'd ever change your mind" Cheers
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Lisa Flowers - 6.11.2010
Hey, Lee, glad you are okay...isn't Diprovan wonderful?? Not a cheap high, though! I need your help finding this song from 'ORJ 1970.... "I will bring you flowers in the morning, Wild roses when the sun begins to shine, Sweet perfume in tiny jewelled caskets, If I thought you'd ever change your mind..." ( I think that line is the title). Very Prog-rock song, much like ELP. Minor keys and acoustically beautiful. Can you help me remember?? A VERY devoted fan!! Keep rockin on! Thanks, Lisa
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Wayne Mereck - 6.9.2010
Yah I laughed when I saw it in wikipedia while I was looking up propofol actions. It's a sedative and a amnesiac. It was one of the drugs they say did in Michael Jackson when he wasn't monitored while he was administered it by his doctor.
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TWilliams - 6.9.2010
LMAO@'milk of amnesia'...sounds like a Fu Manchu potion.
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Wayne Mereck - 6.9.2010
I did find out in reading the report that I was given "milk of amnesia", which didn't work out for poor Michael. Oh yah, the doctor listed me as "competent", no drooling and diapers for a while yet.
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Wayne Mereck - 6.9.2010
T, everything went well. But no hang over buzz, WTF am I paying for. I had a ride home, took the day off and was wide awake when I walked to the car, not even a little wobble. Now, since they found a diminutive, I don't make this stuff up, polyp the charge goes from $0 to god knows what. Just a couple more BMWs I get to make the payments on. ;0(
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TWilliams - 6.9.2010
Hey Wayne !Good to hear from ya bro .Hope all is well w/ya . Me n the P are alive n kickin . References are available upon request .
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Wayne Mereck - 6.9.2010
I love Alan Kalter's commercial on CBS: "I'm having one right now" ;o)
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Wayne Mereck - 6.9.2010
Hey Tommy, how are you doing? Has the prostate been acting up lately? I am going in for a "woo hoo" test this morning and I geuss they will check mine while their in the neighborhood. LOL Cheers
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TWilliams - 6.8.2010
Lee , I hope you're doing well !
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Mike Zarek - 6.8.2010
June 6, 2010 A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT... This weekend, the Dr. Demento Show will have its final broadcast on KIYU, KLOO, WLVQ (QFM96), WRKH (The Rocket) and KOZT (The Coast). This was a very painful decision for the Doctor...he really hates to let it go after almost 40 years...but he has come to agree with his manager and his family that it's necessary. The broadcast has been losing money for some time. THE GOOD NEWS -- Dr. Demento intends to continue producing new shows every week for www.drdemento.com for the foreseeable future. A new one will be available Saturday morning, June 12, and more new shows will be posted every Saturday thereafter. Also...if you live in or around Amarillo, TX, you're in luck...by special agreement and due to contractual considerations, a version of the internet show will be heard weekly on KACV-FM there, at least through the summer. The Doctor wishes to express his grateful appreciation to everyone who's been listening in Alaska, Oregon, Ohio, Alabama and California, and hopes all of you will give the www.drdemento.com broadcast a try. Stay deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeemented!
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Wayne Mereck - 6.5.2010
Lee, here's wishing you a fast and minimal pain recovery. Cheers Bro!
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jo - 6.4.2010
THINKING OF LEE ARNOLD.
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Wayne Mereck - 5.31.2010
We owe them so much. I didn't have to serve. I will always be grateful to Richard Nixon for getting us out of Vietnam. When I went down to the draft board in 1974, I got classified 1H. I am now working to develop systems that protect our brave Warfighters(aka soldiers) and I am glad that I get a chance to help in some way. Here's to the way of life we have become accustomed to. God Bless America
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jo - 5.31.2010
ok, so, yeah, everyone have a wonderful what is left of the holiday weekend. : )
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Lee Arnold - 5.31.2010
THANK YOU VETS!!
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Wayne Mereck - 5.29.2010
You do the same!
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Lee Arnold - 5.28.2010
Have A Happy and Safe Holiday!!
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Greg - 5.28.2010
T, I'm glad you could get off on the BJ. I guess your prostate has not grown that large yet. ---Greg
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TWilliams - 5.28.2010
Greg,the youtube piece was cool . Don't know that 105 ever was,because I did not listen to them . Thanks for the opportunity to use fuckin bj105 in a sentence once again . Almost euphoric recall ! Gotta love history .
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Greg - 5.28.2010
As promised, here is more. WLOF AM Channel 95. Here is a You Tube memory of the station. My brother-in-law was the first "Peter Jay" there, having been the Peter Jay from WHOO AM 990 when it was rock back in the 50's and 60's. He was also known as Pete Forgione and work at WLOF TV Channel 9, now WFTV. He was a booth announcer and did the "Dialing for Dollars Movie" in the morning. Link to WLOF below. ================================ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDON8NbwZpg
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Greg - 5.28.2010
Actually, the point of the BJ105 post was for listening to the old spots (commercials). Sorry if Orlando's radio HISTORY is such a sore subject for some. More to follow. ---Greg
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Wayne Mereck - 5.28.2010
Sorry but, I have to show some bias and remember the same disdain for BJ as I did in the day. I don't know any of my buddies that had it on one of the push buttons (no digital programmable radios back then). Thank God for synthesized tuning. Now if there were only enough stations that I liked to fill the 12 presets on my radio today. We move on, Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 5.27.2010
YYEEWWWW
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TWilliams - 5.27.2010
a fkn bj 105 promo !
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Greg - 5.27.2010
BTW, WBJW FM was located at the same building I worked at in 1968 when the station was WABR 1440 AM. I left there and was one of the first DJ's at WORJ FM 107.7 and WORJ AM 1270. -------------------------Greg (Anderson)
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Greg - 5.27.2010
Here is a link to Orlando's WBJW BJ105 FM. About 60 minutes of music and commercials from Nov. 1973. Enjoy!!! -------------------------------------- http://www.futurecast.com/radiostations/wbjw.htm
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Lee Arnold - 5.27.2010
Wayne, Thank you for the kind words and enormous support ( beyond the call, I might add ). Have a Great Holiday Weekend.
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Wayne Mereck - 5.27.2010
Lee, it is great to relive old times and discuss issues relevant to today. It is nice still having the family atmosphere that was fostered by WORJ in the day. And I don't know what I would do if I didn't get my inspirational every morning to meet the challenges of the day. Rock on and thanks for making it available.
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Lee Arnold - 5.26.2010
Glad to have you, jo.
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jo - 5.26.2010
glad to be a board!
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Lee Arnold - 5.26.2010
Celebrating over 7 years of WORJ Friends sharing : The WORJ "Message Board". Thanks everyone. Long May You Run!!
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TWilliams - 5.25.2010
David Byrne of the Talking Heads has filed a Federal lawsuit against Florida's talking head Governor Charlie Crist . Thank you David ! Hope you make him piss a lot of money away trying to defend his stupidity .
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Lee Arnold - 5.24.2010
Happy Birthday to Bob Dylan.
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Lee Arnold - 5.20.2010
J.C.Pierson : Thank You.
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Lee Arnold - 5.20.2010
Auntie Waverly. Welcome!! Hope you enjoy our internet Station. I Think you will. To My Old Friend Tony. Damn I wish I was in Florida and could take you up on that. I'm still living up in Wisconsin and that might be a pretty long drive.:=) I plan on moving back to the home of Thunderstorms and beach oil soon though. Rain Check!!
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Tony Seran - 5.18.2010
Lee, We are going to be in the St. Pete area on the 26th., 27th. and 28th. of this month. Let's get together and have lunch or dinner. Tony
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Auntie Waverly - 5.17.2010
Cool cool site. Where have I been to have only stumbled across this place? I've been reading all of the posts I could for about an hour and I'm kind of spacey right now. Wonderful job, Lee, can't wait to listen to the station. Congrats to Hanna for keeping a great thing going, I used to buy all of my vinyl at East-West. I also think I know the answer to someone's (sorry forgot your name and I'll be damned if I'm going to go searching for your post)question about a great station where Hanna surfaced for a sweet, short time. It was Y10-something. It's been awhile, and I know that later the station was a pretty successful top 40 station but much earlier, Hanna was on this format when the sun was shining and the music was terrific. WORJ was sadly history and I remember hearing Hanna's beautiful voice and couldn't believe how amazing the music was. My husband and I listened to her at work and then, at night, we'd sit on our balcony and watch the lake upon which we lived, and listened to her station. The guy at night also played amazing, amazing music and he was a wonderful jock, lots about the tunes. I was going to say Y105 but wasn't BJ at that spot? It couldn't be them. Anyway, I remember Lee and Neal and Doug and Steve and the Orj air staff - local radio made living in Orlando so much more of a rich feeling. Baby, now that I found you... sing along, you know the words
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Lee Arnold - 5.17.2010
Thank you for your Support Of The Mike Lyons Scholarship. Here's a Message from Mike's fiance, Susan Moore : Hooray--am happy to report that as of Fri afternoon, $435 in Mike Lyons' scholarship & I matched with another $500 (ever the optimist on last minute pledges)! Bob & EHS have done a super job--it means so much! We have a good start on next year's award. I will be attending tonite & sendout report & hopefully, pictures later this week.
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jo - 5.14.2010
thank you lee for all you do!!
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Lee Arnold - 5.14.2010
jo, Thank you sooo much. So appreciated.
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Lee Arnold - 5.14.2010
Hey Mike, Glad You Found Us. WORJ.com is my labor of love. Enjoy.
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jo - 5.14.2010
happy juan valdez's birthday!
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Mike - 5.14.2010
WOW!!! I stumbled on this station tonight and couldn't believe my eyes. I lived in Melbourne,FL in the late 60's and listened to WORJ when ever I could. I use to record the albums at 11pm on my reel to reel and still have them to this day. I am so glad I found this station and have made it one of my favorites on Live 365. Thank you for keeping this station alive.
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Lee Arnold - 5.14.2010
Rick. The Dinner Key Show was March 1, 1969. This pre-Dates L & S, HBS, and Together Promotions. I was still in Cocoa Beach. I drove down to that show.
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Rick Namey - 5.12.2010
Wasn't the famous Doors' Dinner Key show an L&S Production? Anybody remember?
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jo - 5.12.2010
still time to make check out the way lee described, and drop it by the office at edgewater high to miss lopez.
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2010
Happy Mothers Day.
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Roger Brown - 5.7.2010
Here's a great source for live classic rock music. I particularly enjoy the Grateful Dead 1974 Dijon, France show, when they were using the "Wall of Sound". http://www.tauthal.com/Archive%20Broadcasts.html
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Greg - 5.7.2010
"Stevenja - 5.2.2010 I wish that I had all my old 8-Track tapes!! =================================== If you have DirecTV, they have a "8-Track" channel that is really good. Another good one is "Rock Classics." Just for the heck of it, I downloaded a few days worth of the channels I like the most. As for what I do with Netflix, I'm not talking.
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TWilliams - 5.7.2010
Anyone else heard the new Neil Young offering "Fork In The Road" ?
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Lee Arnold - 5.4.2010
It pains me to mention this, but the Edgewater HS Foundation reports that only $125 has been donated to the fund for the Mike Lyons scholarship. It will take at least $375 more for them to be able to award "The Mike" to a deserving student. PLEASE mark your check with the notation "for Mike Lyons Award" and mail it ASAP to The Edgewater High School Foundation, Inc., PO Box 540886, Orlando, FL 32854. See More
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Bill Peacock - 5.2.2010
Listening to Humble Pie. Took me back God bless all of you for the great music and the great memories. Best part of my young life. bpeacock1@comcast.net
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Stevenja - 5.2.2010
I wish that I had all my old 8-Track tapes!!
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Stevenja - 5.2.2010
Wow...ticket pictured here on this site, Blue Oyster Cult at the Jai Lai in 1974. Was the second concert that I ever attended. Opening act was a previously unheard of band named KISS. Nazareth also played, and a all women band named ICSIS. amazing to remember some of the bands that played the Jai Lai back then !
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Greg - 5.2.2010
Sorry for the Florida typo. I'm on my first cup of coffee this AM and my eye sight really sucks.
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Greg - 5.2.2010
And now a moment of silence for the Gulf Coast. It seems that our addiction to oil is making us look like the face of a 45 year old crack whore. In a few weeks it could be covering Flordia east coast beaches.------- Greg (Anderson) WORJ FM second or third, first DJ. (69-71)
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Wayne Mereck - 4.29.2010
And the sound that I'm hearing is only the sound of the low spark of..........
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TWilliams - 4.29.2010
Behr's "We Can Fit Any Human" Shoes. You high heeled boys know what I'm talking about .
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jo - 4.29.2010
great clip!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8optOhhetso
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Roger Brown - 4.28.2010
jo - do you suppose Weird Al heard the Just Pants ad on WORJ that inspired his "King of Suede"? There's a sale on my double knit slacks today...
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TWilliams - 4.28.2010
yeah Wayne-10 bucks of hi test would make the rounds,then back to the southside where was either Frontage Rd @ McCoy AFB or Chase Rd thru the country . Orange Blossoms and girls that liked same ...ahhhh . Did I mention secluded swimming spots on Chase Rd ? . no,that was Lee talking about surfing ...ok ,driving your car up onto Canaveral Pier so that you'd have BETTER music than what they had in the pool hall there ...back in Otown,one more : going skating at The Coliseum
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Lee Arnold - 4.28.2010
Ivey's and Rutlands( The only place that you could buy your Pendleton Shirt for those cold mornings Surfing ).
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jo - 4.28.2010
...two "hippie" dudes that ran the "pants USA" store in the colonial mall; and i still have the telephone number to belks in my address book. the pants usa theme song was a play on rainy day women/dylan, that sang "everybody must get pants" in a dylan voice.
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Larry G - 4.27.2010
How about the Other Door on Bumby? Gabriel's subs on Edgewater are my best still today when I'm back in town.
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Wayne Mereck - 4.26.2010
And Tommy I will never forget the runs from CP to S&S on Colonial to S&S on 17-92. That was the foreplay to the finale at Dump Road. And always with WORJ blairing out of the stereo.
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Wayne Mereck - 4.26.2010
I miss Roper's Ice Cream shop at Minnesota and Orange in WP, best damn chocolate malts, Sir Pizza and Tom's Pizza and Miener's BBQ on OBT in Fairvilla. It was the first place I ever had restaurant made Ribs and still my best memories of them. They also made the best Chef's salad with smoked meats and when I worked at Repco that was our Friday lunch place. And last but not least QP Subs on Edgewater. Thanks guys for the culinary memories, I want a Time Machine Hot Tub. ;o)
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TWilliams - 4.25.2010
LOL-"circuit" dumbass. yeah,proofread
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TWilliams - 4.25.2010
ahh yes Lee - Morrison's and Malcolm's Hungry Bear along w/Ronnie's = goood eats . Ronnie's was a good place to stop the weekend cruise thru Colonial Plaza and plan your next moves - which meant going to the Steak n Shakes on the "cicuit" as well as JM Fields lot later in the eve . 'Course Chastain's was alwats part of said cruising circuit .Infinite Mushroom & the Obliviation stores . Carnaby Shop , H.I.S. store for men and the popular S.E.X cologne that I swear to God was the same scent as Play Doh ... I miss homework and the Lee Arnold jazz selections that would make same easier .Orange Ave Drive In(before Zayre's " Fabulous Department Store " took half the land); and Pine Hills Drive In -the "Anything Goes" Woodstock event where people were swatting the bong next to the concession stand... How bout YOU ?
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Lee Arnold - 4.25.2010
I Miss Morrisons, Hungry Bear, Ronnies, Lord Chumbley's Pub, East India Trading Company, Mr. Threads, Wolfman Mason's, Pine Hills Drive-In, WPYC, OYC, The Back Door, Tom Webb, Mike Lyons, Paul Yeskel.
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Lee Arnold - 4.23.2010
Wayne, the Polls in California show overwhelming support.
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Wayne Mereck - 4.20.2010
Ah 4:20, do you think CA will pull it off in November? Biggest opponents are the growers.
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Lee Arnold - 4.20.2010
At 4:20 CDT : Tune In For A 4:20 Special. Sorry for the late notice. Computer issues.
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Lee Arnold - 4.20.2010
Wayne. I will. BTW: Happy Four Twenty Day to everyone.
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Wayne Mereck - 4.20.2010
Lee, I am enjoying the tstes of Porcupine Tree and Widespread Panic. Keep 'em comin!
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James McPherson - 4.9.2010
R.I.P. to former Sex Pistols / Bow Wow Wow manager Malcom McLaren who passed away from cancer at age 64 yesterday. The Sex Pistols definitely shook rock n' roll out of it's bloated 70's malaise and the music world was forever altered ... thanks Malcolm !
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Lee Arnold - 4.9.2010
Love Is All You Need.
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Wayne Mereck - 4.9.2010
Listening this morning I'm so full of love. And passing out a stck of WORJ plates in the day would surely make someone popular. Cheers
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David Holloway - 4.6.2010
I had an "Ear & Radio" plate on the front of my old Chevelle. Some dirt bag stole it right off the car. Fortunately I still have the "Winged Rainbow" WORJ and also have a ZETA 7 plate. I remember stopping at the studio (near Silver Star and Mercy Drive?) to pick up something and two of the DJs gave me about 10 of the Ear and Radio plates to pass along to my friends. I was popular at Edgewater High School the next day!
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Wayne Mereck - 4.4.2010
My doctor told me he saw Leon in Austin about a year ago. He said he was walking with a cane but, when he sat at the piano and the show stated he was full of energy. I wish I could have seen him. I remember him in the movie "Mad Dogs and Englishmen". He cracked me up because when he was playing guitar, wherever the camera was pointed he eventually strolls into the scene.
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jo - 4.3.2010
great warm weekend to all. mr leon russell at the plaza tonight. 9 pm
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Lee Arnold - 4.2.2010
Have A Great Weekend.
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Bird - 4.1.2010
SOMF City Band Friday April 2nd at CHEERS (the old Pitcher House). Come get your face blown off by old classic 70's rock and roll.
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TWilliams - 4.1.2010
Guys,thanks so much for the birthday wishes . I assure you it was celebrated thoroughly ! Spent some of it in what was the parking lot of the Mouse Trap in Cocoa Beach at the Reggae Festival featuring Ali Campbell of UB40 ,Julian Marley, Maxi Priest and The Supervillains . Then,back to OTown to complete the festivities .It was fun ... Caught DVA's Bart Swindle here earlier . Classic ! Good stuff,Lee ! Thanx 4 sharing
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Lee Arnold - 4.1.2010
Tune in today for that April Fools Day Flash Back.
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Lee Arnold - 4.1.2010
Happy April First!!
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Lee Arnold - 3.31.2010
Tommy. HAPPY, HAPPY Birthday!!!!
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Wayne Mereck - 3.31.2010
Tommy, Happy birthday Bro. Rock On and many more, Cheers!
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Don Gilliland - 3.31.2010
Very sad to hear about Alex Chilton's passing. I saw him play a few solo shows in Orlando in the late 80s. I can't remember having heard him on WORJ but somehow I discovered those first two albums in the late 70s as a 2-fer package at Record Mart. Absolutely great stuff, as was the 3rd album. Those songs just grew and grew on you until they became part of your soul. Chilton himself often dismissed those albums as flawed but I think the legion of fans that revered the records prove that they are indeed classics. His solo stuff was a mixed bag but he could still entertain a crowd. I saw him play a show in Orlando in the early 90s. He first gained fame at the age of 16 with "The Letter" as a member of the Box Tops, so it seems like he's been around forever, yet he was only 59 when he died. Another one gone too young.
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TWilliams - 3.31.2010
awww-thanx jo !
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jo - 3.30.2010
thank goodnees for longer days!! it gives me some extra day to wish tommy and clapton a happy birthday! happy birthday tommy! and clapton!
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Mike Zarek - 3.28.2010
Glad I could help. Thank you for you dedication to something we all love.
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Lee Arnold - 3.28.2010
Mike, Thank you so much for the donation. Much needed and appreciated.
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Steve Baione - 3.27.2010
I read last week that photographer Jim Marshall had died. What a great job to have and what a great job he did. You can find a gallery of his work online at Wolfgangs Vault.
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Lee Arnold - 3.26.2010
"This Just In" Via: Robert S. Carr Now we can honor our late friend Mike Lyons in a way that will make a lasting difference. The Edgewater High School Foundation has officially adopted "The Mike", a $500.00 award in Mike's name to be given to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree in communications or journali...sm. To support this award in Mike'...s memory, send a check (with "Mike Lyons Award" written on the memo line or with a note attached) to the address below. Donations to the EHS Foundation are tax-deductible. And please: Share this with others who knew Mike. The Edgewater High School Foundation, Inc. PO Box 540886 • Orlando, FL 32854 https://www.ocps.net/lc/north/hed/parents/Documents/EHS%20Foundation%20Brochure%202009-10.pdf
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Wayne Mereck - 3.26.2010
Lee, my pleasure. All is well here in the DFW area. May WORJ.com go on and on. Thank you for keeping it alive. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 3.26.2010
Wayne, Thank you so much for the donation. Much needed and appreciated. I hope all is well with you, my friend.
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Lee Arnold - 3.26.2010
Thanks Tommy.
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Wayne Mereck - 3.26.2010
Been kind of slow on the board lately. But, we always come home. I hope all is well everyone. Cheers!
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TWilliams - 3.26.2010
back at ya Lee ! sounding real good so far in 2010 .
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Lee Arnold - 3.25.2010
Love you guys.
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Lee Arnold - 3.18.2010
Thank You Alex. R.I.P.
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Calvin Seiler - 3.18.2010
One night in '74, I heard the most amazing song on WORJ. It was Big Star's "September Gurls". The next day, I picked up both BS albums, '#1 Record' and 'Radio City' and was hooked. Those, along with '3rd/Sister Lovers' are among my all-time favs. Thanks, Alex, for the music. You will be missed. http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/mar/17/memphis-musician-alex-chilton-dies/
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Rick - 3.8.2010
Listening to "You Never Know Who Your Friends Are" by Al Kooper. Listening to the lyrics. Hmmmm
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DAVID CONOVER - 3.8.2010
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING. THANK YOU SO MUCH RODGER FOR POINTING ME BACK SO I COULD READ EVERYONE'S POST. HE WILL DEFINITELY BE REMEMBERED AND MISSED. R.I.P MIKE
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Roger Brown - 3.8.2010
David, I know you are new here, so it's not your fault to not know. Mike Lyons left this physical world last October, after several months of battling pancreatic cancer. There is not a day we don't miss him or have fond memories of how he touched our lives. you can search back about 8-9 months and find out more. The rest of us are still here and welcome you to the asylem.
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DAVID CONOVER - 3.7.2010
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO MIKE LYONS? DID HE HAVE A BROTHER WHO WENT TO LEE JR OR EDGEWATER HIGH? IF SO HOW IS HE DOING?
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TWilliams - 3.7.2010
Kerry , nevermind the cobwebs , we AARP eligible all get by w/a little help from our friends . Welcome aboard and stay tuned !
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Kerry - 3.6.2010
T, many of my memories are foggy these days. The details of things and why I think I remember something are often completely gone. Maybe its the kind of music that I feel certain I do remember that make me think that Hanna had moved on to another station. I remember jazz, which I've always loved, and r&b and other kinds of low key stuff that makes me think that it couldn't have been WORJ. Regardless, I guess the point is that I also remember her and yes, she was a wonderful radio professional. Thanks for helping me clear away a cobweb or two - the attic is still covered with them, but any help if welcomed.
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TWilliams - 3.6.2010
Never one to argue w/a lady , if you got here after Feb 1981 , youre right . After that date that lives in infamy , frequency 107.7 did not play any more rNr . But hey , I'm from the southside , things are maybe a little foggier here . If youre here now,stop by East West on Orange Ave n see Hanna !
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Kerry Rhomberg - 3.6.2010
T, thanks for your quick response. Sadly, that can't be the answer. I don't know much, but I do know that by the time Ariel, (my husband) and I got to Orlando WORJ was gone. We actually came to town to be with my two sisters who got to town in 1972, just after college (they're twins). They had all of the WORJ gear, a license plate that Sharry had upside down on the front of her car, etc. Believe me, we're the daughter of musicians, music was and is important to us. WORJ was sorely missed and I never heard the end of it. That's how I know that Hanna was on a different station - they told me about her and I was so excited when I found her somewhere else - she had been assumed long gone. I am digging the online WORJ, and lament that I was not here for it before it left the air. Not a biggie, just found the site and figured I'd ask.
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TWilliams - 3.6.2010
Kerry , the catnip didnt damage your memory too much , it seems . You must have arrived right after the heyday of Lee's original No. 1 ranked powerhouse WORJ . Hanna was indeed on after the morning show ,(thanks to Lee ) and the name of her lunchtime show was "The Blue Plate Special" . I was personally fond of that daily delight , and discussed same w/Hanna not too long ago . If you're in Hanna's East West store to this day , above the front door is a Zeta 7 license plate prominently displayed upside down , as was the practice after further corporate music meddling brought an end to what once was the dominant FM frequency in these parts . For more Orlando radio history , try www.cflradio.net .
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Kerry Rhomberg - 3.6.2010
I may be wrong, but I don't think so. I got to Orlando just in time to hear about a great radio station that was no longer there. Of course, that station was WORJ. Although there were other rock stations in town, I soon became bored with them. However, I do recall a station, and I'd swear that Hannah, or at least a woman named Hannah - how many djs in one town named Hannah are there going to be, that's why I think they're one and the same - anyway, there was a really cool station that played quite a wide variety of music, including songs I hadn't heard on the radio before or since. If I'm not mistaken she was on in the slot after the morning show that ran at least until sometime after noon. I remember listening to her at work, and I left work by 1 in the afternoon. I remember really digging the station and Hannah's show, it kept me sane and I really looked forward to getting turned on to new stuff and great older stuff that I might have missed. Sorry to ramble, but I hadn't thought about this in years and I'm blanking on the station but I know I'm not making it up. My husband and I also used to listen after dinner, sometimes we'd leave the radio on until like 10 or 11, until we crashed. Who does that these days. I remember the guy who was on at that time really knew his stuff and was a great dj too. Maybe another alumni? Do I eat too much catnip, back in the day or does anyone know what I'm talking about?
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Lee Arnold - 3.5.2010
Tried Some EQ Tweaking. Hope it helped.
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TWilliams - 3.5.2010
I hope that wasnt too graphic for this time slot
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TWilliams - 3.5.2010
I think youre right Wayne . There is a difference . Kinda like Duncan Sheik means the same thing as Mountain Dew ,only totally different...
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Wayne Mereck - 3.5.2010
Tommy, I am noticing that the sound is a bit more "fuzzy" than usual from Live365. Not so much reverb action. I don't get an increase when I open more windows. Since other audio I get from the Internet sounds crisper my guess Live365 is the culprit.
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TWilliams - 3.4.2010
Stream is fine IF I dont open another window , or do anything else 'cept listen..like,just coming to this page 'chops up' the tune playing.Did notice yesterday a difference in the way the player starts . Just a guess , I'm thinkin LIVE 365 hired an ex govt employee to 'improve' things...kinda like Zeta 7 was the new,improved ...NOT !!!
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Lee Arnold - 3.4.2010
Stream Fine at my house. Any better today?
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TWilliams - 3.3.2010
Anyone else having trouble w/the stream ? I'm getting pieces of tunes here w/a reverb type effect that was certainly cool in 74 when you didnt have a quadrophonic receiver...not cool now
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Wayne Mereck - 3.1.2010
I unfortunately was not able to catch much of the Anniversary Celebration but, I did catch Randy Newman. I learned a bit a trivia. I never knew that Central Florida beat out New York City to get him for a live broadcast. Thanks Lee and may we rock on. Cheers
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Roger Brown - 3.1.2010
A Stellar day in the annals of internet broadcasts, Lee! Kudo's and thanks for all the effort you took to make it happen.
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Lee Arnold - 3.1.2010
Thanks Tommy. Glad you enjoyed it.
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TWilliams - 3.1.2010
Great Birthday broadcast Lee ! It was not only good to hear you interacting via intros ,It seemed the mix was special . Then again , the capcha required to post did just pop up as 'DJ LEY'...which of course did'nt surprise me one bit ! Good to catch Mike n Doug late last eve also . Doug sounds exactly the same to this day .
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
I Hope Everyone Enjoyed This Sunday As Much as I Did.
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susan moore - 2.28.2010
keep getting error w. connection...darn
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
This is an actual unscoped air check of Doug Van Allen and Mike Lyons from 1973. Not bad quality from a 37 year old reel to reel tape.
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
Time Warp going On Right now.
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
Coming up in a few minutes we have a taste of the Doug Van Allen and Mike Lyons Shows from 1973.
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jo - 2.28.2010
what a freaking awesome day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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susan moore - 2.28.2010
Lee: thanxks so much for remembering Mike--hard to express in words, how much it means to have him back where he always wanted to be.Leslie tells me she caught one of his shorts (Lounge Lizard, perhaps?)this AM.I missed it.
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
Hudson/Ford On Now.
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
Right Now : Randy Newman Is On.
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
Gary Wright LIVE on now.
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Lee arnold - 2.28.2010
If anyone had trouble getting in, I just Just Doubled my capacity. Try again. It's Only money.:-)
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Jim McPherson - 2.28.2010
Listening to the Poco broadcast right now ! Forgot that they were actually the opening band for John Mayall for that show. I just saw John Mayall last weekend at the 4th annual Brews BQ street fest in downtown Orlando. Great show ( even if local attorney Daniel J. Newlin did introduce him as John May-Hall ). John is 76 years old now and still layin' down the blues ! Kinda comforting to know that Mayall, Poco and WORJ are still around today and still kickin' out the jams !
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
IT'S ON!!
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Lee Arnold - 2.27.2010
Tomorrow, Sunday, February 28th Marks the 3rd Anniversay of the Return of WORJ Radio. That is the day we launched our IRadio Version of the Rare Medium That's Well Done. We Will be Doing Some Special Things THIS Sunday. Tune In.Special Broadcasts Will Kick Off around 10 AM CST (11 AM in Florida) with Poco Live from The Orlando Sports Stadium (10/27/72). Live Broadcasts From Poco : Gary Wright : Randy Newman : Emmy Lou Harris : Hudson/Ford : Heartsfield : Michael Stanley Band : and Special little treats throughout the day.
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Lee Arnold - 2.26.2010
Nice Catch on the Bodeans/Jeff Beck similarity, Tommy. Love when someone notices.
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TWilliams - 2.26.2010
Happy Birthday Johnny Cash .
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TWilliams - 2.26.2010
...don'tcha just love it when you're addressed by most all your proper nickname/slurs ? I know I do . lmfao...
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Lee Arnold - 2.26.2010
Hippies, Beatniks, Slackers, Malcontents and Freaks of all Stripes Welcome. Sunday, February 28th Marks the 3rd Anniversay of the Return of WORJ Radio. That is the day we launched our IRadio Version of the Rare Medium That's Well Done. We Will be Doing Some Special Things THIS Sunday. Tune In.
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TWilliams - 2.26.2010
Lee,your ear is as sharp ever ! Caught "All The Blues' & "Blanket" back to back this morning - I'd say they are as close as Joe 'Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way & Steve Miller's "The Stake" -and I'm even more certain now that Bright Eyes ripped off Santa Claus is Coming to Town ...thanx man !
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Jim McPherson - 2.25.2010
Happy Birthday Jo ! :)
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TWilliams - 2.25.2010
ahh...less than a little knowledge is dangerous.
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jo - 2.25.2010
one can never get enough education i say! yesterday, i learned to blow a sandwich toothpick (the one with the swirly thing on the end of it)through a straw across the room in a dining establishment; with well wishes from the wait person. you can never learn enough i say!!! wonderful days to each of you!! thank you again for the wishes!!!
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Wayne Mereck - 2.24.2010
A long distance Happy Birthday, many more rockin years. Cheers!
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jo - 2.24.2010
thanks! you cats are some pretty cool buds!
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Lee Arnold - 2.24.2010
jo. HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
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jo - 2.24.2010
; )
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TWilliams - 2.24.2010
Yes,I agree on the new tunes . Good stuff - keep em comin ! Also, a Happy Birthday to the unstoppable jo today !
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Lee Arnold - 2.23.2010
Hey Tommy. Thanks for the Feedback. I love The Bodeans record. "All The Blues" guitar sound reminds me of Jeff Beck's Blanket. Rick Birkbeck and Friends is a real treat as well.
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TWilliams - 2.22.2010
Lee, the new Bodeans is a treat . I think my fav is 'All the Blues' so far...caught a couple of Birkbeck's tunes as well this evening .
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Lee Arnold - 2.22.2010
WORJ.com is Playing some New Tunes from Orlando's Own, Rick Birkbeck and Friends. The New CD is called, Calling Home. Central Florida folks from back in the day will remember Rick from The Snooks. Check it out. Cool new music.
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Don Gilliland - 2.18.2010
I will also join the chorus of those urging people to support locally owned stores like East-West. Hanna was a legend, not only for her wonderful radio voice, but also for her great record shop and personality. She and East-West were definitely one of my inspirations for opening my own shop so many years ago. How I ended up running a secondhand bookshop in Bangkok, Thailand (Dasa Books) I'm not sure, but I think part of that is from being inspired by people like Hanna and Roman and also Craig (the "Crunchy Armadillo" himself). If I was still in Orlando I'm sure I'd be supporting East-West and my other retail brethren. Long live the indie store!
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Lee Arnold - 2.17.2010
If You're A Bodean's Fan, I have a Treat For You. WORJ.com is Playing Tracks From The "NEW" Bodean's Album, "Mr. Sad Clown", Tonight and Tomorrow. WorldWide Debut.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.15.2010
Last purchase I made at East-West Records before leaving CF was a couple Level 42 CDs back in '94.
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TWilliams - 2.15.2010
LOVED Hanna's lunch time sets - "The Blue Plate Special" .More than once was late back to class cuz you just HAD to hear it to the end .
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jo - 2.15.2010
smiling about hanna!! and wayne- thin mints and caramel delights. no hydrogenated anything, so that means they count as healthy!!!!!
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Doug Clifford - 2.15.2010
Yes I agree with supporting your local independent record/cd store. However in Gainesville, the guy said he couldn't get Eclection and it took him a month to get Van Morrison's "Astral Weeks Live"( I prefer the original-more 'organic') because he didn't have enought orders to do an order. By the way Hannah, I remember once promoting your show "Wake Up With A Girl-Hannah-tommorrow morning at 8".
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hanna - 2.15.2010
thanks, lee, tommy and all my friends that remember my lil record shop...still plugging along for almost 39(!) years. it's fun and surreal to be selling vinyl to a brand new generation. and it's amazing to be able to listen to so much new music...still as brilliant and lame as it's ever been. wherever you are...wherever you live...don't forget your LOCAL independent music shops. WE NEED YOU!
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Wayne Mereck - 2.15.2010
Too late! I already have purchased four boxes of shortbreads. Mmmmmmm
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jo - 2.13.2010
beware, the gs cookies are out in full force :)
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Lee Arnold - 2.13.2010
East-West Opened their first store in Winter Park in 1971. The South Orlando location,that they're in now,opened in 1972. Almost 40 years turning Orlando onto great music. Stop in and say Hi to the always wonderful Hanna ( a WORJ DJ from back in the day).
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Lee Arnold - 2.13.2010
Support your local independent Record stores, if you're lucky enough to still have one. In Orlando, that IS East-West Records.
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TWilliams - 2.13.2010
Cool stuff guys . Theres also this cat named Craig Michaels that is in the business of internet sales . I kinda like the old fashioned go-to-the store thing and really enjoy going to East West to see Hanna for treasures . She's quite the gem herself .
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Wayne Mereck - 2.10.2010
Doug, I also like DeepDiscount.com, great selection and free shipping along with reasonable prices on CDs,DVDs and other stuff.
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Doug Clifford - 2.10.2010
Ex-weekender Doug here. Have recently learned of an amazing place to get regular and obscure CD's. It's cduniverse.com. Anybody remember Eclection or Stone Country (with Steve Young)? They had both. Fair prices too.
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TWilliams - 2.9.2010
Happy Anniversary Neal . btw-you playing Todd Rundgren before school gave us an 'in' w/the very coolest girls way back then
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Neal Mirsky - 2.8.2010
Back in February 1973, I was making the long drive out to the studio in Harlem Hights to do my very first show on WORJ. It was about 5am and Mike Lyons played Monty Python's "Argument Clinic". I almost drove off the road from laughing so hard. I've been a hugh Python fan ever since. Thanks for that Mike. I miss you every day.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.7.2010
At least on my first picks. Just like they say when you take a test, you go with your first instincts.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.7.2010
Well I was 3 out of 4. I should have known Pinball Wizard would have to be in the set. Most excellent visuals. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 2.4.2010
Steve, IT IS!! BTW: Nice to see you here.
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Steve Baione - 2.4.2010
You will Not be able to stay home, Brother. You will Not be able to plug in, turn on and cop out. You will not be able to lose yourself on skag and skip out for a beer during commercials, Because The Revolution Will Not Be Televised!!! Lee, I like this theme. It's about time, isn't it?
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jo - 2.4.2010
hey everyone, peace and tunes, hope everyone is doing alright! (sung by mark farner of course! ;)
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Lee Arnold - 2.3.2010
Tommy, glad you liked it.
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TWilliams - 2.3.2010
nice little tribute set to the 'Day the Music Died " , Thanks Lee
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TWilliams - 2.3.2010
while listening to the radio y/day,heard a comment about Brian Johnson bashing Bono . Decided to look it up and found a story with the headline "AC/DC's Brian Johnson bags Bono and Bob Geldof for public charity work "-personally,I'm of Brian's train of thought-how bout you ?
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Zaida Zoller - 2.3.2010
Was just in Memphis for the Int'l Nat'l Blues Challenge and saw Craig Michaels. HOLY SMOKES! Craig, dude, yer skinny!! Got a picture to post if I can figure out HOW!!!
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Jim McPherson - 2.1.2010
Cool vid of Tin House performing " Morning Dew " from one of their reunion gigs last year ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1swf-WrtGI8&feature=related
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Charlie Spencer-Lane - 1.31.2010
I collect bootlegs, mostly live stuff. I recently made contact with a guy who calls himself "Redbear." We did some trading and I scored some very hot shows from a place called the Joint in the Woods. I found your site because apparently several of these shows aired live on your station. George Thorogood - David Johannson, Johnny Winter, the guy from the rocky horror picture show, and a bunch that were audience recordings including Chuck Berry. The WORJ shows were of an extremely great quality and they really really rocked. All told I got 12 shows from the Joint. Anyone care to tell me a little about this place? Must have been a hell of a club. Anyone have anything from the Joint in the Woods that I haven't mentioned, let me know and we'll do some trading. I'm Charlie Spencer-Lane. Thanks.
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Lee Arnold - 1.30.2010
Thank you, John.
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John Aseff - 1.30.2010
Listening to Monty Python's Argument clinic from Matching Tie and Handkerchief on WORJ. I know that album by heart. I wore it out in my senior year of high school.
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John Aseff - 1.30.2010
Listening live. Haven't heard Mountain for far too long. WORJ is still amazing!
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Jim McPherson - 1.28.2010
A YouTube video of Led Zeppelin performing " Immigrant Song " @ the Orlando Sports Stadium 8/31/71 ... from the bootleg known as Florida Sunshine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq2c-mqXwig&feature=related
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Jim McPherson - 1.27.2010
Nice ! ... just heard " You Burn Me Up And Down " by We The People ... haven't heard that in forever ! Just doin' my part trying to keep the Central Fla. listening numbers up. : )
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Lee Arnold - 1.26.2010
Thanks for the feedback guys. Sometimes I just need to know.
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TWilliams - 1.24.2010
Good Morning ORJ ! Yes,it is so nice to have our beloved station blasting away into the 21st century . Good to hear from Doug and Leanmean also . How's the sign on the tailgate working jo ?...
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Wayne Mereck - 1.24.2010
Lee, I was just sittin here having a cup of coffee and enjoying .com this morning. Checked in here and sawit has been a while since the last post. I have to say listening to WORJ makes me feel like I am back in CF. As long as you feel like doing this, I will do my best to be a listener/supporter. Cheers
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Leanmean - 1.18.2010
I just posted this (WORJ) Web address on Facebook's site called Growing Up in Orlando before Disney. If you go there, you will see lots of us are still here. I think I'm the first one who posted about WORJ. WLOF is the biggie at the moment on the site because it was the only station that played rock music before WORJ. Dick Camnitz (Dick Shane) is a frequent poster and put up a WLOF Top 40 sheet. It's a pretty amazing site if you lived here before Disney! This site (WORJ) might get a few more posters now that folks on FB know about it! Long live Rock - and WORJ!!
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Doug H - 1.15.2010
I used to listen to 'ORJ in the early-mid 70's and live in Orlando now (moved here in the early-80's). If I held the antenna on my parent's AM/FM cassette in the kitchen just right, I could pick it up in Titusville. When I was 14, I used to stand there and listen like that for hours, mesmerized. I've lurked here for a couple years now and listen to the online station now & then. What I like about it is it has the same eclectic feel of the original, and even now I heard a couple new artists I checked out as a result- just like the old days. Thanks for the memories and all the hard work that goes into keeping this going now. This station was a big part of my "musically-formative years".
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jo - 1.14.2010
i think there are still many in small spaces of orlando who are still here, who simply just are not aware that worj is online. i talked with some folks at the les dudek show, and they were pleasantly surprised to hear of it! maybe i will write worj.com on my spare tire (back of truck) for a week or two and see what response i get...
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Roger Brown - 1.13.2010
Lee, methinks fewer and fewer of the original late 60's to mid 70's listeners are still in central Florida. Now, it's "central Florida and THE WORLD!" (I'm still here for a few more years)
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Lee Arnold - 1.13.2010
March First Is the Anniversary of the First Listener of WORJ.com tuning in and hearing our little IRadio version of WORJ. Our Baby will turn 3 years old in less than 2 months. The listening has really exploded World Wide in the last 3 years, but the Orlando Area listening has gone down considerably. Has it passed it's time of relevance with the listeners that it was actually launched for? Let me know what you think.
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Roger Brown - 1.10.2010
I'll throw Behind Blue Eyes into the running.
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Wayne Mereck - 1.10.2010
Thanks Jim, In my picks for SB halftime, I would like to change My Generation to Won't Get Fooled Again. I figure Baba O'riley, Won't Get Fooled Again and Who Are You are all CSI show themes and I just really like Eminence Front.
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Jim McPherson - 1.10.2010
Great time at the Les Dudek show last night ! Les still plays smoking guitar and is in fine voice as well. Zaida and Jo, good to see you as always ... Wayne, ran into Gary Moffatt there, said to tell you hello.
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Craig Michaels - 1.9.2010
Zaida - I was hoping you were still planning to come up for IBC... my favorite event of the entire year. I hope it warms up a bit in the next ten daze or so... we're having record lows here (went down to 8 last night. 8, with nothing after it). Matters not, though - it's, to my ears, the best music event of the whole year!
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Zaida Zoller - 1.9.2010
Craig: see you in Memphis on the 21st. I will be a judge that night in solo/due competition at Mr. Handy's Blues Hall. Can't wait for IBC - going to be great. But I bet it's even colder since they backed it up a couple weeks. YIKES!
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Zaida Zoller - 1.9.2010
Hey - all you Orlando ORJ-ers - hope you can make it to McWells tonight (Sat. 1/9) to see LES DUDEK. Gonna be a great show. Starts around 8 p.m.
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jo - 1.8.2010
how spectacular would it be if tina turner was involved? some acid queen rocking the half time!
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Wayne Mereck - 1.6.2010
Baba O'riley, Who are you, My Generation and Eminence Front
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Craig Michaels - 1.6.2010
Howzabout a little WORJ/Superbowl speculation? The WHo are playing at halftime, and history suggests we'll get about a ten minute medley of four song snippets. If you're The Who... which four songs? Here's a starter guess... My Generation, Won't Get Fooled Again, Pinball Wizard and Love Reign O'er Me. Leaves out a LOT of classics, though...
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TWilliams - 1.6.2010
Hey John ! Happy New Year ! I hope Santa was good to you and all is well in Hotlanta .
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DAVID CONOVER - 1.5.2010
I wanted to ask Bird if he was in the band Somf City that played here in Orlando. If so do you recall playing at Edgwater High school somewhere around 1980? My girlfriend and I had a great time and I always wondered what became of them. Hope to find out soon.
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DAVID CONOVER - 1.5.2010
Happy New Year to everyone! Thanks for all the music and memories. My original WORJ license plate hangs proudly in my house. It is still in mint condition. I wanted to know if anyone could remember if one of the DJ's lived at 2217 Helen street (across from Princeton Elementary) in a duplex. I lived next door as a kid and I think I remember him saying he worked at WORJ. We gave him a kitten that only had three legs but could get around as good as all the other kittens. I may be completely off base but I thought I would throw it out there. It would be neat to find out who that was. I love reading all the old memories. My mom worked at Jordan Marsh for 22 years and my dad worked for the Sentinel Star in the printing department. Thanks for keeping WORJ and old central Florida alive.
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John Aseff - 1.5.2010
Hey Tommy! I hope all is well.
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Lee Arnold - 1.5.2010
Thinking about, Tommy Boy. Please take care.
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TWilliams - 1.4.2010
Thanks Lee . I assure you all is as well as can be here . My absolute best wishes to you and all in this unique family you've brought together . I'm sure I'm not alone in believing the site and the music enrich our lives .
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Lee Arnold - 1.4.2010
So glad that you are all right Tommy. I was concerned.
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TWilliams - 1.4.2010
nice girl theme 2day Lee...which leads to the question : Is every woman like a sock on the jaw ?
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TWilliams - 1.4.2010
Hey Lee ! I'm alive n kicking . Been busy w/work , and went to see the DR to get another shrink . I sit n tell him bout my weekend but he never betrays what he thinks.I hope all in the family had fabulous holidays !
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Lee Arnold - 1.3.2010
Tommy, Where have you been? Everything Good?
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jo - 1.3.2010
gosh lee, i feel like its my musical birthday with all this j- tastic music you are sending out! jgeils, jj cale.
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Don Gilliland - 1.2.2010
Hey Bird; turning you on to the Residents was just my duty. Craig was the one who had turned me on to them, so I was following his lead. Did I ever tell you about the time I went to the Ralph Records (the band's label) office in San Francisco? One guy running the place. Very nice, but a bit evasive about answering questions, in keeping with the band's mysterious nature. Yes, I'm still in Thailand. Just got back from a trip to Myanmar last week. You can see photos on my site: www.bangkokdazed.com
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Wayne Mereck - 1.1.2010
Aw heck, I hear you get a couple of Perriers into W and he's a hoot and Laura make a helluva peach cobbler.
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jo - 1.1.2010
Happy New Year!!!! stay out of the bushes!
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Wayne Mereck - 12.31.2009
Lee, I'm gonna have to start leaving over the pages in my Road Atlas to keep track of all the states I am going through. Sure helps brighten up a gloomy wintery day. Jo, I ould tell Carla to check out the link you sent, but she stays away from her computer as much as possible. I do remember reading on the board that there was an article about the house where the stage used to be. Happy New Year!
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jo - 12.31.2009
an article about the sports stadium i ran across - http://www.cwfarchives.com/Location.php?pageNum_events=0&totalRows_events=109&id=13
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Lee Arnold - 12.31.2009
Wishing Everyone A Happy and Safe New Year.
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Lee Arnold - 12.30.2009
Thanks, Roger.
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Roger Brown - 12.30.2009
Nice women/girls theme today, Lee!
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Wayne Mereck - 12.30.2009
Jim, that was really funny. The mature bands do need to come up with germane shows. Not exactly to the extent of comedy, just more in the day. As much as I hate to admit it, we are a long way from the '70s, at least in body. ;o)
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Roger Brown - 12.30.2009
For any Deadhead fans out there, Crazy Otto (the band that opened for NRPS at the Plaza) will be at Legends Sportsbar for their New Years Party, starting at 10 pm. $10 cover. Legends is on Orange Ave., across the street from ORMC hospital. Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/crazyottobandorlando
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Jim McPherson - 12.29.2009
This is funny stuff ... Tim Hawkins - Old Rock Star Songs ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnPINGavPP0
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Lee Arnold - 12.29.2009
TWOFER TUESDAY
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Craig Michaels - 12.28.2009
Guess the band will be scurrying out of town! The Residents show here in Memphis is Feb 4... fifteen bucks at a hall that can't possibly comfortably accommodate more than a hundred or so people... We'll have to compare notes after the two shows!
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bird - 12.27.2009
I just checked and the Residents are performing Feb 5th at the Variety in Atlanta. Tickets $25. I will be there.
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bird - 12.27.2009
THE RESIDENTS live? Where? I would go to that in a New York minute. Don, you are the one who turned me on to the Commercial Album, remember? "There's something I must tell you, there's something I must say, the only really perfect love is one that gets away". That was my favorite album to listen to in my apartment while swilling beer alone circa 1981. P.S. Don, you still over there in Thailand?
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Lee Arnold - 12.27.2009
Playing lots of MY FAVORITE songs today on WORJ.com.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.26.2009
It is truly my pleasure, my friend. I may actually be a bit selfish. I do not know what I would do without having my days start with the music that has always put my head in the right place. I do sincerely appreciate you. Namaste
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Lee Arnold - 12.26.2009
Wayne, my friend, your continuing financial support of WORJ.com and my efforts are beyond the call of duty. Thank you so much. Your support is appreciated more than you could ever know. 2009 was an extremely tough year for me financially and your consistant help is mind boggling. Please have a great holiday and the best New Year possible.
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Lee Arnold - 12.26.2009
Roger. Thanks my friend. Truly appreciated. Have a Great New Year.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.25.2009
Merry Christmas!
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Don Gilliland - 12.24.2009
Craig; you absolutely MUST go to that Residents show and report back. Like you, I can't believe they are actually playing in public; wearing giant eyeballs or some sort of disguise I would assume. They were definitely one of the more offbeat bands of the past 30 years. Remember "The Commercial Album" they did? All songs were one-minute in length. Brilliant stuff.
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Jim McPherson - 12.24.2009
My pleasure Lee ! ... thanks to YOU for keeping the Music Alive ! Merry Christmas to you & yours ! : )
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Lee Arnold - 12.24.2009
Jim, Thank you so much. Have a wonderful Christmas. Here's to keeping the Music Alive!!
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Lee Arnold - 12.23.2009
Merry Christmas To All.
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Rick - 12.23.2009
There are no rules. There is no contest. There is nothing to enter. There is no way to win. The object is to find the pickle.
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jo - 12.23.2009
congrats wayne!! =D
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Bird - 12.22.2009
It's Bird from SOMF CITY checking in. We played at the old Pitcher House and had a great time. Jim, thanks for coming out and good to meet you. We also played at the Tin House Ranch the weekend before and had a good time; there were a lot of really old school Orlando musicians there playing their a**es off (although Floyd was absent and has announced his retirement from gigging).
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Wayne Mereck - 12.22.2009
A very fitting tribute! Kudos Lee, nothing will fill the whole in your heart, but you are definitely pouring in some good tunes to help make it a little more shallow, Cheers!
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Lee Arnold - 12.22.2009
Wayne Mereck, figured it out. "Sets of songs with titles that start with the letters of M I K E L Y O N S seems where it is headed" was his guess. We are playing every song in the library, alphabetically, for each letter in Mike's name. Just my way of saluting and remembering my dear friend Mike. Wayne : You are hereby Crowned, "The First To Figure It Out".
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Wayne Mereck - 12.22.2009
Lee, you are most welcome. I hope you and Gay enjoy a good cup while listening to your artistry of assembling tunes. Does this mean I figured out the theme?
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Lee Arnold - 12.22.2009
Wayne, Thank you so much for the coffee. Truly appreciated. Have the most Wonderful of Holidays. BTW: You are very intuitive. :-)
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jo - 12.22.2009
message....i'm...
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jo - 12.22.2009
ok,here goes, songs with at least one vowel in the title that share the STORY of the night of Christmas, however it is kinda like find the pickle, spelling mike lyons with the 1st letters of the songs. (Merry Christmas, that's just from me)
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Wayne Mereck - 12.22.2009
M I K E L Y O N S seems where it is headed
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jo - 12.22.2009
find the pickle?
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Lee Arnold - 12.21.2009
Not Merry Christmas, but on the right track, kinda.
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jo - 12.21.2009
ok, songs with at least one vowel in the title that share the expression of the meaning of the message of the night of Christmas, with Merry Christmas on the side.
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jo - 12.21.2009
love, world love. peace on earth.
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jo - 12.21.2009
not trying to put meaning in a box...
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jo - 12.21.2009
although, i am thinking that "the meaning" of Christmas may be taking some form here, musically...
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Wayne Mereck - 12.21.2009
By joRJ, I think you may have it!
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jo - 12.21.2009
till, it all finally spells out Merry Christmas. a musical Merry Christmas!
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Wayne Mereck - 12.21.2009
Sets of songs with titles that start with the letters of MERRY CHRISTMAS and in that order. whew!
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jo - 12.21.2009
first 2 letters of song...
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Wayne Mereck - 12.21.2009
M E R Y C H R I S T M A S, I Left out redundant letters in my last try, this time only ones that occur twice in a row
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jo - 12.21.2009
by the time you are done your music will have spelled merry christmas w the first letter of the song sets and a fair balance of multi cultural world music from a day gone by? or something like that....
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Lee Arnold - 12.21.2009
Getting Warmer.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.21.2009
Songs that start with M E R Y C H I S T A S
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TW - 12.21.2009
seems you're playing sets of songs that all 'share' with each other...lmao @ Craig
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Craig Michaels - 12.21.2009
Ah! Playing nothing buts songs that have at LEAST one vowel in the song title!
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Lee Arnold - 12.21.2009
Starting at 5:00 PM(or so), WORJ will be doing something special. See if you can figure it out. It should last through Christmas. First to figure it out will be crowned, "The First To Figure It Out".
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Wayne Mereck - 12.21.2009
I remember getting to Tampa Stadium early in order to get a good location. The big screen was up and I was trying to figure out what it was for. Then as it got a little dark some test patterns were being put on the screen and it reminded me of a demenstration of the Videobeam at Stereo Corner. It was then that I looked around and noticed the video cameras at the front of the stage. I told Laura that she was about to see the biggest TV she ever saw. During the concert I also remember being impressed by the HUGE drum set that surrounded the drummer. Sort of reminded me of Rick Wakeman and his keyboards.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.20.2009
That was a great concert. The Tull-e-vision was a new concept at the time. Advent was pioneering projection TV with their Videobeam. Ian Anderson had a great time with it. They had 3 or 4 cameras at the front of the stage and he used them all. The young lady that I took to the concert had promised me it would be one of the best I ever saw, and to date it has been. We didn't know they were going to have the video and I still remembe Ian looking into the camera as if he were looking straight at you. Thanks for jarring that memory.
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Jim McPherson - 12.20.2009
Never cease to be amazed by the stuff you can find on YouTube ... like this clip of Jethro Tull performing " Too Old To Rock n' Roll, Too Young To Die " at Tampa Stadium on July 31, 1976. There's also about a half dozen more clips from this show over in the Related Videos section. I believe this was the tour that they introduced " TullaVision " on, anybody remember this concert ? ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80LJTeto8MQ&feature=related
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Craig Michaels - 12.19.2009
If Santa's really watching, he may skip all of Memphis on my behalf...
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Lee Arnold - 12.19.2009
Naughty or Nice? Remember Santa is watching.
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Jim McPherson - 12.19.2009
Great party last night with the SOMF City Band at the place formerly known as The Pitcher House ! The house was packed, the band was hot and the libations were cold ... what more can you ask for ? Saw some faces I hadn't seen in ages, probably a few more there that I just didn't recognize ... too many years and too many beers gone by ! Zaida, good to see you as always ... I promise I'll make it down to McWell's here soon.
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JIm McPherson - 12.18.2009
Jo, " Seasons In The Sun " belongs right there next to Bo Donaldson's immortal " Billy, Don't Be A Hero " in the Schlock N' Roll HOF !
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Craig Michaels - 12.18.2009
Okay, so I'm looking at The Memphis Flyer, local entertainment weekly, to see if there's any interesting shows forthcoming. Little, small club called The Hi Tone has some great acts from time to time, and I see that in February, they have The Residents listed. If you're familiar with The Residents, you can understand how amused I was at that... can't be THE Residents... and if you're not familiar, suffice to say that the Rock HOF could devote a whole wing of "musical weirdness" to them. I checked their website out of morbid curiosity... and oh my gawd. The Residents are playing in Memphis at a small club in February. Where's my eyeball?!?!?
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Wayne Mereck - 12.18.2009
Long before air guitar was in vogue, how many school desk tops were used to beat out the Surfaris' "Wipeout" it should be enshrined in some way. I believe I remember hearing a bluegrass version played, quite interesting with some banjo and mandolin thrown in.
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jo - 12.17.2009
i would like to toss in a nominee if i may. terry jacks for his 1974 smash "seasons in the sun".
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Wayne Mereck - 12.17.2009
If nothing else this stimulation is helping ward off dementia ;o)
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Craig Michaels - 12.17.2009
And, while I don't know names, I believe I've heard/read more than once that the string of hits from Ohio Express, 1910 Fruitgum Company, Kazenetz-Katz Super Circus and probably a few others that slip my mind at the moment were all cranked out by the same group of musicians. As far as the pop charts in the middle sixties, these guys were dominant!!
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Mike ZArek - 12.17.2009
..and my campaign will be for the induction of Tony Burrows. Who is Tony Burrows? Well, he's the lead singer of 5, that's right, FIVE bona-fide hits. That's 4 more than Percy Sledge and 3 more than Blondie. He often gets overlooked as the 5 hits he sang lead on were by 5 different "one-hit-wonder" bands: ** "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)", Edison Lighthouse, #5 (April 1970) ** "My Baby Loves Lovin'", The White Plains (July 1970) ** "United We Stand", Brotherhood Of Man (July 1970) ** "Gimme Dat Ding", The Pipkins (July 1970) ** "Beach Baby", The First Class (October 1974) .... 5 hits, 5 bands.. now how could you *not* include him in the HoF????
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Craig Michaels - 12.17.2009
I'm starting my campaign right now, lobbying for Rick Dees. C'mon, man... "Disco Duck" is as classic and HOF-worthy as it gets...
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Wayne Mereck - 12.17.2009
Probably, I mean how can you beat "All I Want Is A Hula Hoop"
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Jim McPherson - 12.16.2009
Hell, Journey deserves to be in the RRHOF as much as ABBA, they were definitely more " rock n' roll " and they sold a gazillion records but Rolling Stone has made no secret over the years as to how much they despise the band so it'll probably never happen. Same thing with Rush ! Same thing with Grand Funk RR ! And too many others ! I actually like some songs by ABBA, I just can't view them in the same company as The Beatles, The Stones, Dylan, Springsteen, etc., etc. Seriously, next year it's gonna be Alvin & The Chipmunks !
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Wayne Mereck - 12.16.2009
Seminole County is ok, I'm just glad I grew up in Orange County. Earlier I said ABBA and should have said what's next The Captain and Tennille an The Carpenters. By definition it could happen............what a world, what a world!
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Mike Zarek - 12.16.2009
Craig, there is nothing strange about Seminole County prohibiting poker when you remember that Seminole County also prohibits women from having tits.
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Mike Zarek - 12.16.2009
By that standard, I guess ABBA does deserve to be in ... they have definitely contributed to the evolution, development and perpetuation of rock music providing a clear definition of what rock music *isnt'*.
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Mike Zarek - 12.16.2009
From the www.rockhall.com site: Induction Ceremony and Process - Election of Inductees - Leaders in the music industry joined together in 1983 to establish the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. One of the Foundation’s many functions is to recognize the contributions of those who have had a significant impact on the evolution, development and perpetuation of rock and roll by inducting them into the Hall of Fame.
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Craig Michaels - 12.16.2009
I think the best point that Times article makes is that the hall simply has no definition as to what it wants to be. Is it celebrating innovation, notoriety or record sales? There's a myriad of artists still being snubbed on any of those three platforms...
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Jim McPherson - 12.16.2009
Good article from the NY Times on the ABBA vs. KISS debate ... http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/16/abba-vs-kiss-the-eternal-debate-continues/
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Craig Michaels - 12.16.2009
Jim, thanks for the link on the fronton. Sure seems silly for a county to "prohibit poker," as was mentioned in the story... especially when the county allows gambling on jai alai, horse and dog racing, etc. Probably one of those goofy laws that was written way too long ago as a knee jerk reaction to something, but it seems like the county would do well to review their stance on something like that.
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Craig Michaels - 12.16.2009
Had myself "one of those nights" last night, one of those fantastic music evenings that just happen by the grace of fortune now and then. It was freezing ass cold outside, 29 degrees or so by 9pm. However, Mr. Michaels had a touch of cabin fever, and as such, put on a long sleeve shirt and a warm coat and braved the cold to trek up to Beale Street. Not much happening, but Delta Highway, one of my very favorite of a promising crop of newish, youngish blues bands, was playing at a little hole in the wall called The Blues Hall. Holy cow. Caught them on as good a night as could have been. They were completely nuts on right from the start (and they knew it, which always helps... love it when good musicians wind up showing off for one another on a night when they know they have it). As the evening wore on, for whatever reason, a LOT of Memphis area musician/dignitary folks happened to stop in, so the stage got a little crowded at times with guest players. Where there were 25 people watching the first set, there were 200 for the second set... 200 people in a room that comfortably holds about 75. Good, good craziness, band and guests all knocking it down... Fella sitting next to me at the bar is a big deal blues fan from Boston - he assures me that not much is happening in the blues world in Boston - and we had a great time, great conversation, and a few too many Crown and sodas. He said the show last night was literally among the ten finest shows he had EVER seen, including a lot of big deal names. The band was so good that people in the bar were high-fiving complete and total strangers just for the joy of what we were experiencing together. Hot and cold, all on the same night, and wandering home at 1 in the morning (it was cold, significantly cold, had-a-buzz-and-still-knew-it-was-cold kind of cold) was a fine and fun experience!
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Craig Michaels - 12.16.2009
While they're not my cup of tea, I haven't got as much of a problem with Abba's induction as I do with the discussion we had a while back about who ISN'T in there. I guess there's certainly room for argument whether a band like Abba belongs in a "rock and roll" hall of fame... but by the same token, they certainly sold a few boatloads of records, and I know a lot of people who have them on a "guilty pleasures" list of acts they enjoy. Maybe it will open the doors, as it were, for other deserving pop bands, like the Monkees or whatever. Hmmmm... maybe they can get Alice Cooper to do a good Abba medley at the ceremony!!!
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Jim McPherson - 12.16.2009
It's unlikely that ABBA will even perform at the RRHOF induction ceremony, seeing as they've gone on record saying they'd rather be remembered as they were and have turned down numerous offers to reunite. Also, one of the girls now refuses to fly. Hell, Alice Cooper has been around as long as ABBA and is still going strong today ... bet he'd have no problem getting up there and giving a kick ass performance ! I'm wondering if Jann Wenner put ABBA in there as a way to stir up some controversy and exposure ... it wouldn't be the first time the RRHOF has been accused of padding the bill with " name " stars, at the expense of more deserving artists, to sell more dinner tickets.
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Jim McPherson - 12.16.2009
Craig, looks like the Jai-Alai Fronton got a stay of execution at the last moment ... apparently, a buyer with deep pockets has come forward and it will remain open for now. Here's a link ... http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-jai-alai-stays-open-20091216,0,2075331.story
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Craig Michaels - 12.16.2009
Shew... Abba, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and The Stooges inducted as performers. At least Genesis finally gets in, righting a great wrong there. Maybe they should make a new policy where all the performing inductees have to perform a song from one of the other inductees... could be kind of interesting hearing Jimmy Cliff covering something from, say, "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway." Abba covering The Hollies would be about the least of the damage done there, possibly...
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Mike Zarek - 12.16.2009
TITTIES AND BEER!! TITTIES AND BEER!! TITTIES AND BEER!! TITTIES AND BEER!!
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Mike Zarek - 12.16.2009
It gets worse... I just realized this one. Abba: In ... Neil Diamond: Not ..
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Craig Michaels - 12.15.2009
Abba abd The Stooges inducted at the same time... holy shit... now I wanna be your Waterloo?????
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Jim McPherson - 12.15.2009
Nominating ABBA is just a big " FUCK YOU ! " to a lot of other bands who are way more deserving ... someone's got some explainin' to do !
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Wayne Mereck - 12.15.2009
ABBA, Carpenters and Captain and Tennille just don't bring Rock to mind in any fashion.
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Mike Zarek - 12.15.2009
ABBA, In... Kiss, Out... WHAT THE FUCK?
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Mike Zarek - 12.15.2009
ABBA???? #$*&@#A*^% ABBA???
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John - 12.15.2009
Just happend apon this blog and wanted to let you know, The SOMF City Band will be at the Picture House in Maitland this Friday the 18th 2009 for there annual Christmas Bash!!! Starts at 9:30 No Cover Charge
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Craig Michaels - 12.15.2009
Good Sir Lee - For your consideration... might be fun to do a "Classic Feature Album" day. I think it's been a while, though I may have missed it...
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Lee Arnold - 12.15.2009
It's A Twofer Tuesday.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.15.2009
I remember hearing the name of ZZ Top and laughing, I though "they named themselves after rolling papers". I had never heard of them before that concert which was before they released Tres Hombres, which got a lot of air play.
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Roger Brown - 12.14.2009
Y'all are right,'73. My typo.
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Steve Baione - 12.14.2009
Wayne & Roger; I was at the same Deep Purple show 6/16/73. I remember because it was my 16th birthday. I also went to the Led Zep show 5/5/73 and Pink Floyd 6/29/73. Three GREAT shows within 6 weeks.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.13.2009
I remember going to my second concert a couple of weeks later, it was Pink Floyd doing some of their early stuff and finishing with Dark Side of The Moon tunes. That was the week before I had my 17th birthday.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.13.2009
Roger, That was the first concert I ever went to. I couldn't believe my parents let me drive to Tampa for it. I remember when they anounced Billy wasn't going to play and ZZ Top was filling in to open and Blue Oyster Cult also played. I thought it was in the summer of '73.
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Craig Michaels - 12.13.2009
Zaida, we obviously saw a lot of the same shows... EWF at the Jai Alai was great, and if I remember right, Firefall was actually opening for legendary blues guitarist Roy Buchanan; not sure who matched the two acts, but it was a heck of a show anyways. The Elvis Costello/Mink DeVille/Nick Lowe show was classic. The afore-mentioned Tom Petty concert was a killer... P-Funk... and leave us never, ever, ever forget Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Relax!
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Lee Arnold - 12.13.2009
Thanks guys. Glad you're enjoying it as much as I am. :-)
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Roger Brown - 12.13.2009
That Savoy Brown set brought back memories. Tampa Stadium, June 16,'76. Deep Purple closed the show. Richie Blackmore tried to smash his axe on the canopy support post and instead collapsed the canopy. ZZTop replaced Billy Preston's spot on the bill. Good times indeed. BTW: I just saw a ticket stub for this concert go for $74 on ebay. Original concert price was $6.
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Jim McPherson - 12.13.2009
Wayne, I second that emotion ! Hearing a 3-fer of Mountain a little while ago made my day ... thanx Lee ! : )
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Wayne Mereck - 12.13.2009
Lee, I don't know what I would do without WORJ.com. It has kept me from going crazy reviewing a Prime Item Development Specification full of military mumbo jumbo for a sub-system design I have to bid. The music has been great, as usual, this weekend. Cheers!
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JIm McPherson - 12.13.2009
Craig, haven't heard of what they plan to do with the Jai-Alai Fronton property yet, I'll try and keep you posted. Kind of curious as to what's going to become of the old Amway Arena once the new one is finished also ...
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Wayne Mereck - 12.13.2009
I actually watched a couple of Jai-Alai matches there. My very good friends father was Costa Rican and also a high school english teacher in Melbourne. He would actually grade all the players, A to E, on the sports page in the Sentinal. It was great going with him since he could explain all the intricacies of the sport. What a fast moving sport. I fondly remember those outings. I am sorry to hear that it has come to an end. He also turned me onto Costa Rican coffee that he would bring back from his visits home, probably why I still love it to this day. Cheers!
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Jim McPherson - 12.13.2009
Hey Zaida, good to see you last night too ! I wouldn't have even known about the show if it wasn't for your e-mail updates, thanks for keeping us posted on Cent. Fla. musical happenings ! Tommy put on a really fun show, it was great to see him looking & sounding so good. And Lee, he said to tell you hello !
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Lee Arnold - 12.13.2009
I saw Springsteen there as well as The Mama and the Papas. Sad to see it go.
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Zaida Zoller - 12.13.2009
Jim: I saw Earth Wind & Fire at the Jai Alai Fronton and Firefall when Mark Andes from Spirit was playing with them as was Michael Clark from the Byrds. Never forget that one.
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Zaida Zoller - 12.13.2009
Jim: great to see you and Bobby last night in Daytona Beach at Tommy Talton's solo gig. The music was GREAT and certainly worth the drive. Thanks for the glass of wine too! Blessings.
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Craig Michaels - 12.13.2009
Has there been any mention or talk about what will become of the jai alai building?
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Lee Arnold - 12.12.2009
On WORJ.com,It's A Ménage à trois Weekend!!
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Jim McPherson - 12.12.2009
Today marks the final day of buisness for the Seminole Jai-Alai Fronton in Casselberry, which is closing it's doors after 47 years due to increased competition from casinos and Internet gambling. Always kinda sad to see another long time Central Fla. landmark bite the dust but the times they are a-changin' I guess. I actually only ever went to a couple of Jai-Alai games in my life but I sure saw a lot of great concerts there ... Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, on the Damn The Torpedos tour in 1980, is a particular stand out. What are some of the shows you guys & gals remember ?
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Craig Michaels - 12.10.2009
Chevy might not have been the drummer they wanted, but let's see either Becker OR Fagan take a fall like Chevy could!
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Wayne Mereck - 12.10.2009
And shudder to think if Becker and Fagan had decided to become comedians, would we have been realin' through the years? ;o)
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Jim McPherson - 12.10.2009
Can you imagine ? ... actor, comedian and SNL alum Chevy Chase was ( almost ) the drummer for Steely Dan ! From his Wikipedia profile page ... " Chase played drums for a time with the college band The Leather Canary, headed by school friends Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. At the time, Chase called the group "a bad jazz band", but Becker and Fagen went on to success after they changed their band's name to Steely Dan. Chase is gifted with absolute pitch.[1] He played drums and keyboards for a rock band called Chamaeleon Church, which recorded one album for MGM Records before disbanding in 1969 ". According to Chevy, he knew he wasn't really cut out for the job and told Becker & Fagen that they should find a better drummer. Probably just as well; the first season of SNL wouldn't have been the same without him, because he's Chevy Chase ... and we're not ! : )
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Lee Arnold - 12.9.2009
Good New smashing Pumpkins song for FREE at http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/
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Lee Arnold - 12.8.2009
Blizzard Turned the Station Off. Power Lines Were Down. Back Up and Rocking Now. DAMN!!!
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TWilliams - 12.8.2009
29 years now since John Lennon was taken by a sick son of a bitch . Boiling his ass in oil every day since his terrible deed wouldnt come close to a fitting punishment ...R.I.P. John
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Lee Arnold - 12.8.2009
Back Up and Rocking. Tech problem solved. :-)
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Wayne Mereck - 12.7.2009
Lee, my days would not start off right without a dose of WORJ.com. My cup of CR coffee and great tunes get me ready for another day at the "fun" factory.
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Lee Arnold - 12.6.2009
WORJ.com just passed the 40,000 listening hours mark. Thank you one and all for your support.
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jo - 12.6.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCGLRR-T_eg&feature=related
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jo - 12.6.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCk3ahvdOrU
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Craig Michaels - 12.4.2009
Yeah... pulled out Ian's first solo album, always a favorite... with the original version of "Once Bitten, Twice Shy." Hearing him sing, "You got the rhythm, you got the speed, mama's little baby likes it short and sweet..." MUCH better that my Mom is not up on stage. Much.
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Craig Michaels - 12.4.2009
I've (regrettably) gotten all used to my heroes becoming grandparents and all, but for some reason, Ian Hunter at seventy is a real boggler! Maybe it's because my Mom is seventy, and much as I love her, I'm having a difficult time imagining her up on a rock and roll stage, shakin' her stuff... Actually, maybe it's a good thing that I can't imagine that...
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Don Gilliland - 12.4.2009
Craig; yes, VERY hard to believe, but Ian did in fact turn 70. But he still sounds, and looks, about half that age. He and the surviving members of Mott the Hoople reunited for a show in London last month. From the review I read in Mojo Magazine, it was an amazing performance. Old age? Only a state of mind!
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Jim McPherson - 12.3.2009
Hey Tommy, good to see you and Zaida last nite too ! Probably should've hung out where you guys were at a little more ... my ears are still ringing lol ! Joe put on a good show; he's got such a great tone, no matter what guitar he's playing. It was a little bit hard not to miss Steven singing, especially on the Aerosmith tunes but it was cool to hear a relative obscurity like " Sight For Sore Eyes ". Too bad not many folks were their to see it ... HOB doesn't really do much to promote it's shows ... but if any of you get a chance to see him, I highly recommend it !
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Steve Baione - 12.3.2009
RIP Eric Woolfson of Alan Parson Project. One of my favorites.
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TWilliams - 12.3.2009
Good to see you @ HOB last nite Jim ! How bout the number of guitars Joe Perry used ?...the instrumental where he played the left handed Fender was my favorite.
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Craig Michaels - 12.2.2009
Ian Hunter turns SEVENTY?!?!?
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Don Gilliland - 12.1.2009
Jim, I agree with you about Jeff Beck's "Live at Ronnie Scott's" album; a great set. I also recently picked up the new Ian Hunter album, "Man Overboard" and it's fabulous. Ian turns 70 this year and it doesn't sound like he lost anything; still has that fire and passion. Great tunes and lyrics.
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TWilliams - 11.30.2009
tuned in just in time to read the board as 'Blanket' was playing . Beck is Beck-the vocals reminded me of Amy Lee .
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Mike Zarek - 11.29.2009
gawd... Ozzy's voice is wrecked...
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Mike Zarek - 11.29.2009
Jim: Blanket is on the blu-ray...
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Mike Zarek - 11.29.2009
Beautiful rendition of Here Comes The Sun by Paul Simon, with David Crosby and Graham Nash providing backing vocals... Even tho Graham looked like he was going to float off in a poetic dream any second....
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Mike Zarek - 11.29.2009
Stevie Wonder just cranked out Superstition with Jeff Beck at the RnR 25th concert. Does anyone know if that's ever happened publicly before?
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Mike Zarek - 11.29.2009
The RnR HOF 25th Anniversary Concert is on HBO right now.. Paul Shaffer is not on stage, thank God.
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Jim McPherson - 11.29.2009
It sucks that they didn't include " Blanket " on the CD for Jeff Beck ... Live At Ronnie Scott's, but the track is available as a FREE download at Amazon.com. You may have to install the Amazon downloader to get it but it's worth it ... they've got lots of other cool free downloads you can get. Here's the link for " Blanket " ... http://www.amazon.com/Blanket/dp/B001Y0RK0I/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1259510747&sr=301-1
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Lee Arnold - 11.28.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThZN70KNfi8 Jeff Beck with Imogen Heap on vocals. This song is Simply Wonderful. Heap's vocals are haunting and Beck's Guitar work is Amazing. The song is called Blanket. Must watch.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.27.2009
not sure why the set around 5:30 CST made me think of Frau Blue-ker?
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Lee Arnold - 11.27.2009
In Honor of his 67th Birthday-WORJ.com is presenting a Jimi Hendrix-Electric Ladyland Special at 2 P.M. EST Today. Enjoy!!!
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Lee Arnold - 11.26.2009
Hope Everyone Had A Great Thanksgiving.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.26.2009
Thanksgiving would not be complete without "Alice's Restaurant" Thanks Lee and Happy Thanksgiving to all. Cheers
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TWilliams - 11.26.2009
While "In My Life" plays on our ORJ , it is most fitting to send out the very best wishes to all in the family . Hope everyone has an excellent holiday !
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Jim McPherson - 11.26.2009
Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving today !
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Steve Baione - 11.25.2009
Hello Everyone. Just wanted to check in and say Happy Thanksgiving to all. Be safe if you are traveling to see loved ones. Enjoy your day.
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Lee Arnold - 11.25.2009
God How I LOVED ARBY's. Pink, Fresh, Cooked and Sliced in front of your eyes. HAPPY THANKSGIVING to ALL of You, My WORJ Friends.
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Jim McPherson - 11.25.2009
There's still good music being put out but you'll rarely find it at the AMA's or any of the other awards shows ... and if you do it's a fluke ! Corporate run public radio is a joke ... all " designed by committee " artists and songs that are Auto-Tuned to within an inch of their life. I like Taylor Swift ... she's a cute kid and she's got talent, I don't begrudge her her success but she's not the only game in town. Another young singer by the name of Diane Birch put out a stunning debut album called " Bible Belt " recently ... it's a real throwback to the days of artists like Carole King and Laura Nyro but I've heard very little about her in the media ... guess there's room for only one media darling at a time ! It's not like the days when almost everyone was given a chance to be heard, listening to WORJ.com radio really makes you realize what's been lost over the years !
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Yellowstone - 11.25.2009
I agree with what Lee said about the AMA's. Whitney was great, coming back from the dead zone, most everything else was pure CRAP. What in the heck are they going to play for oldies in the future? I see that Taylor Swift is still riding the wave of "good will" after her attack by a thug. Well, WTF, it is what it is. Thank God we grew up with the good stuff that has a very long shelf life. Reminds me of what Arby's roast beef was at one time, a real beef roast sliced in front of you. Now, it's some lab made square block of pressed something hidden from view. Seems that most of todays music is computer made and processed with fillers instead of real ingredients.
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TWilliams - 11.25.2009
ok, I made part of that up . Lee was working that day ...I'm sure we've all had a moment when we'd like to give something to the politicians that give to us
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TWilliams - 11.24.2009
just heard on the local 11 o'clock news that 40 years ago today Major Nelson and Jeannie were married in Cocoa Beach . They also said something about still trying to apprehend the young long hair that spiked the punch of Gov. Claude Kirk at the reception held at the Mouse Trap ... Lee ??
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TWilliams - 11.24.2009
pssst Jim -Mike Logan told me they could very well be @ Tin House Ranch the 14th...THAT will be the show to attend
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Jim McPherson - 11.24.2009
Heard a rumor that Central Fla. legends SOMF City will be playing a reunion gig Dec. 18 @ the Pitcher House in Fern Park. I believe it's also the PH's 35th anniversary. I missed the last couple of shows they played there, I think this one could be epic !
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Wayne Mereck - 11.23.2009
Unfortunately the only standard in the music industry is the gold standard. I admit after seeing Taylor Swift on SNL, I was taken with her ability to keep up with the seasoned SNL regulars. I must admit I haven't laughed that hard at SNL in a long time and not really since. I agree with Wynonna Judd, that she is not ready for all the prestige that is being layed on her. I figure in time with maturity she will be a great entertainer, but now is a flash in the pan. I'm not sure how long her yellow brick road will be.
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Lee Arnold - 11.23.2009
Tommy. It was depressing.
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TWilliams - 11.23.2009
a waste of electricity , huh Lee ?
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Lee Arnold - 11.23.2009
Wrote on my facebook page : A rare combination of "Lack of Talent" met "Lack of Passion" on last Nights AMAs. Other than Whitney Houston, the entire evening was such an indictment of everything that is wrong in the Music Industry Today. Style over Substance. Production over Passion. Made Me Sad Watching. Just My Opinion.
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TWilliams - 11.22.2009
Attended the benefit last nite for long time OTown musician George Linson,who passed recently . Like the Mike Lyons benefit , thousands of dollars were raised by the house packed by those that loved and admired George . Just a month or so ago George was invited on stage to jam w/Tommy Crain and my memory of him will always be the smile on his face as he packed his harp and tambourine into a small bag at the end of the evening and left the club with a spring in his step . Most fitting that the stage that he built and played on that nite is now adourned w/a large sign -"The George Linson Stage" . This was all organized and put together wonderfully by our own Zaida Zoller , who consistently brings us quality , intimate shows . Zaida - you are truly a Rock n Roll Angel !
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Mike Zarek - 11.21.2009
Here's some more info on Chastain's... apparently a quite large family and they maintain a website. http://www.chastaincentral.com/content/restaurant.html
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Rick - 11.20.2009
My first job was at WHOO, back in the 60s. As far as I remember, the glass booth over SOBT in front of Chastain's belonged to WKIS 740 AM, not WHOO.
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Craig Michaels - 11.18.2009
Al Green is still going stroing... he released an album, "Lay It Down" in the early part of 2008, and to my ears, he still has the voice and soul he always had. Really good album. Al also performed at this past year's "Memphis In May" music fest, and despite the fact that it was cold and rainy and dreary, he put on a set that just blew the crowd away. He sings so easily! Great stuff, and nice to know that one of Memphis' most famous exports still has it when he feels like it!
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TWilliams - 11.18.2009
Blue eyed soul is a good thing Maestro . Al Green was even better !
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Lee Arnold - 11.18.2009
The Hall and Oates was just for you Tommy. :-)
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TWilliams - 11.18.2009
I'd donate it all to WORJ.com
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TWilliams - 11.18.2009
...wish I had a dollar for every sheet of wet sand paper I used in the summer of 76
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TWilliams - 11.18.2009
Abandoned Luncheonette ! nice Lee
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Lee Arnold - 11.18.2009
Today is Artist X 3 Day on WORJ.com. I hope you enjoy!
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jo - 11.17.2009
Pete Forgione, amazing.
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TWilliams - 11.17.2009
Thanks Greg for adding to the trip down memory lane . It's always more fun w/friends !
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TWilliams - 11.17.2009
thats good stuff too jo ! thanx 4 sharing,as always ! cpl more of my memories of WHOO/Chastain's - received a crystal radio kit for Christmas one year . It was a funny little device , and , would pick up WHOO and WLOF usually simultaneosly . Of course this was maddening , especially if you'd been waiting for your fav tune to play .Chastain's was the lunch stop each day the summer of 76 when I worked at a body shop on SOBT and ORJ was playing "Abandoned Luncheonette" incessantly . My boss knew I was growing to hate that album , and would turn the damn shop stereo up everytime another cut would play . Now, Lee is playing it all over again and I actually enjoy it !
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Yellowstone - 11.17.2009
Here is Chastain's after they built the glass tower. http://www.chastaincentral.com/content/restaurant.html
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yellowstone - 11.17.2009
My brother-in-law, Pete Forgione, the first Peter Jay at WLOF worked at the radio station at Chastains. Yes, he also worked at WFTV and did the "Money Movie" and the "Dialing For Dollars Movie." I packed away plenty of meals there myself. Here is another link. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cledry/3640774391/
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jo - 11.17.2009
tommy : http://www.cflradio.net/990_WHOO_AM_1.htm
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jo - 11.17.2009
tommy whoo used to broadcast from that tower. stories i have been told say the traffic report was also given from that tower. that tower was indeed a landmark of central florida. the restuarant served many a city dignitary, kind of like how ronnie's used to be. that's all i know, only as i was told. now grandma can tell ya some stories...!
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TWilliams - 11.16.2009
good stuff Wayne ! thanx bro
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Wayne Mereck - 11.16.2009
I remember a friend's parents taking us there to eat. They told us stories of how they would drive by in the early to mid 50's during their dates and honk their horn and flash their lights for the DJ to see.
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TWilliams - 11.16.2009
Very interesting bio about Bob Andrews . It also reminded me of the glass tower in the parking lot of Chastain's Restaurant on SOBT . I asked my Dad about it when I was a kid & he told me that at one time Chastain's was a "high class" restaurant w/their own radio show broadcast from the tower . Anyone else know anything about this ? Lee ? Greg ?...
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Yellowstone - 11.16.2009
Bob Andrews, a long time radio man in Cenrtal Florida, has passed away over the weekend after a long and painful battle with cancer. He was one of the first people I worked with in radio at the age of 16. He also worked at the old WORJ AM station in Downtown Orlando. Bob was a kind person that had the respect of all who knew him. Here is a link to his radio history. God rest his soul. ============================ http://www.cflradio.net/bob_andrews_bio.htm
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jo - 11.14.2009
thank you lee for this excellent Saturday music : )
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Mike Zarek - 11.12.2009
Filters are always one step behind... nature of the biz
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Wayne Mereck - 11.12.2009
Sad truth; that for every measure there is eventually a counter-measure.
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Lee Arnold - 11.12.2009
That was weird.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.12.2009
Should have seen when Lee had to do a daily kleening of Viagra ads. Then he installed the security software. Like other prophylaxis: 99.9% effective.
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jo - 11.12.2009
wtf, over?
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Wayne Mereck - 11.11.2009
Bad Robot!
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Craig Michaels - 11.11.2009
How the hell did THAT get by???
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TWilliams - 11.11.2009
just heard that Les Dudek is coming to town ...
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Wayne Mereck - 11.11.2009
jo, please email me ad5qg@yahoo.com
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jo - 11.11.2009
marky ramone @ club firestone friday 13 part of anti pop music fest marky ramone's blitzkreig. $15 advance, $18 day of show. the ad says they will be playing all the classics!!!!!
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Roger Brown - 11.9.2009
Along the same thought trail as Tin House, I was thinking about another local band, New Days Ahead. They openned a few concerts & did a few gigs at the Hospital Lounge. After the band broke up, Don "Dumptruck" Hanna did some one man shows, with guitar, harmonica, and bass pedals. Anyone know what became of them? Not much to be found online.
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Roger Brown - 11.9.2009
FYI: Tin House will have a "by invitation only" concert/party/campout this Saturday at the Tin House Ranch. For an invite and details, go to their Myspace page.
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Craig Michaels - 11.8.2009
Hmmmm... Governor Mack does have an interesting ring to it...
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Wayne Mereck - 11.8.2009
Watched SNL last night and saw Talor Swift, what a doll and so talented. She kept her own with the seasoned players. All I can say is Miley who? I heard all the hype about Taylor and now know where it comes from. She should be around a long while.
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Joe G - 11.7.2009
I saw Dina's question about Steve Mack on the board and Lee's response and thought I'd but in my two cents worth since I've known Steve for several years. What I'm about to write should be okay with him since it's pretty much common knowledge around north central Florida. Steve definitely was involved heavily in radio here for a long time, but has other interest now. He found that he preferred producing creative commercials rather than doing a show. Many of us really tried to get him to get into politics because he was a respected regular on several local talk shows by both parties. He just rolled his eyes at us. I do know he has some connection with the uncle sam and disappears out of the country every now and then. Other than that, he likes to create websites and works closely with a polio group and several doctors in the Marion County area. I guess that's enough, other than paraphrasing Lee in saying he is in good health, happy as a clam and he's well liked by many people here. I hope that fills in a few of Dina's blank spots.
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Lee Arnold - 11.7.2009
That was fun yesterday. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.6.2009
Lee, I know it's your day, so some other time, since you played Porcupine Tree, one of my new faves, how about some Umphrey's Mcgee and Widespread Panic?
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Wayne Mereck - 11.6.2009
all i can say is DAMN!!!!!!! Cheers!
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Jim McPherson - 11.6.2009
Awesome playlist this afternoon, Maestro ! I'll take an " It's All About Lee " day anytime ! : )
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Wayne Mereck - 11.6.2009
I knew I had a good idea when I decided to work from home this afternoon, but Lee you making it even more worth it!
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Wayne Mereck - 11.6.2009
Lee, I'm sufficiently Breathless, I can never get enough Capt. Beyond. I think you turned me on to them. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 11.6.2009
Steve is alive and happy in upstate Florida. He still dabbles in Radio up there. He occasionally graces this board.
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Dina - 11.6.2009
I guess I zigged when I should have zagged when I typed a request yesterday... I was asking: Whatever happened to Steve Mac? I liked all the guys on WORJ, but I really liked the way he put the music together.
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Lee Arnold - 11.6.2009
Today I'm Playing Most of MY Favorite Songs on WORJ.com. I hope everyone enjoys my Faves.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.3.2009
Sure was nice having a visit from the Sanzini Brothers
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Rick - 11.2.2009
Pat Travers rocked the house at Lake Eola band shell Saturday night. If you missed it, sorry. It was an awesome free show!
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Lee Arnold - 11.1.2009
Thanks, guys.
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TWilliams - 11.1.2009
yes,real good stuff 2day Lee
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Wayne Mereck - 11.1.2009
Ah Sunday, nice set
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TWilliams - 10.31.2009
oh - B O O ! Happy Halloween to all . I'll be passing out treats in my Border Patrol gear . This should alleviate any long lines...stop by!
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TWilliams - 10.31.2009
Meanwhile , in the American sector Tin House blazed for hours last night ! Why in the hell they arent all over the place is beyond me . I saw Trower 2 weeks ago and I must state Robin hasnt a thing on Floyd & crew, ' cept the name . At times a tremendous three guitar attack that just leaves you wanting more .David Mikeal is a supreme musician as well as vocalist . He reminded me of Geddy Lee , did keyboards as well and , the guys blazed thru their original stuff as well as admirable covers of Hendrix 'Red House';Yardbirds 'Over Under,Sideways Down , Santana , Dylan and more than I can remember . I'll probably need to go to the ear DR Monday...the trip to hippie heaven was well worth it .
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jo - 10.30.2009
we did have skynrd and the outlaws though, may not be country but it's southern!
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Wayne Mereck - 10.30.2009
or is that Texico?
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Wayne Mereck - 10.30.2009
Si from Mexas
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TWilliams - 10.30.2009
lmao ! the country our Otown now most resembles would be Puerto Mexico ..I've heard rumors that it will be required to ad an 'ez' to the end of your last name to stay here . seriously tho , we all know that 'country' is a state of mind not a state in the Union... ;-)
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Wayne Mereck - 10.30.2009
Now come on Tommy, just how country was central Florida livin'?
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TWilliams - 10.30.2009
yeah,I know that sounds like a twangy country song . "GENRES BE DAMNED", I'm just a long haired country boy
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TWilliams - 10.30.2009
jo,that's pretty cool .how bout these : 'im' is the middle of time...'if' is the middle of life. make the most of your time n life everyday .
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Jim McPherson - 10.30.2009
Blackmore's Night this Tuesday @ 8:00pm at the Plaza Theatre. Wish I could go but I've already got plans for that evening ... dangit !!!
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jo - 10.30.2009
just some great history there..and isnt it cool how the word "story" is in the word history?
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jo - 10.30.2009
no
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TWilliams - 10.30.2009
jo,is there an ulterior motive for finding Wolf... ;-)
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jo - 10.29.2009
lee can you get a hold of peter wolf and see if j geils band will do a benefit concert for struggling fronton?
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jo - 10.29.2009
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/seminole/orl-jai-alai-fronton-closing-102909,0,6902108.story
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Thomas Jefferson - 10.29.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BkKtPCTrg4
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Lee Arnold - 10.28.2009
The Rare Marriage That's Well Done.
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Rick - 10.27.2009
No prob, dude. Happy Day, Lee and Gay. Mine was yesterday. Of course, Terrie and I are no longer together. You guys are the rare couple, well done.
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Wayne Mereck - 10.27.2009
Lee&Gay, Congrats and many more. I am envious! Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 10.27.2009
Happy Anniversary to my Beloved Bride, Mrs. WORJ, Gaby.
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Wayne Mereck - 10.27.2009
Rick, I wasn't really trying to throw rocks at a glass house. Some days are better than others. We just keep keep'n on ;o)
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Rick - 10.27.2009
Duh. Old age. Ain't it a bitch. I once knew that well. Now, I'm lucky to spell my own name. First thing to go is the memory. Some things I remember very well, But names confuse me. Sorry.
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TWilliams - 10.24.2009
Road Block is scheduled to lead off the Central Florida Blues Challenge tomorrow at McWell's . Tear yourself away from the 'puter and come out for an entire day of live loud music !
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um - 10.24.2009
ah! the obvious
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Wayne Mereck - 10.23.2009
Rick, probably not since Chal's last name is Martina.
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Rick - 10.22.2009
There's a guy named John Martino. I wonder if he's related to Chal. I really don't know since, as usual, I didn't book the acts.
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Rick - 10.22.2009
The reigning local blues champs. Road Block will be there, as will WHTQ's Battle of the Bands winner, Sugar Free Music, along with a bunch of local bands. My favorite name is "Dang, We're on Fire!" The whole lineup is at www.myspace.com/biteboy
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um - 10.21.2009
rick, are there any other bands set to play that saturday, or will pat and your son's band be playing alternating 3 hour sets?
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Rick - 10.21.2009
know better, not no better - Mr. Dumass
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Rick - 10.21.2009
Well, they were in the summer, and they were free, but you needed a free ticket from a sponsor, mostly Ivey's. We had some name acts, It occurred to me that we had Atlanta Rhythm section at one, but Lee would no better. He booked the talent with Paul. I just did sponsors and logistics.
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Wayne Mereck - 10.21.2009
None in distinct detail other than my group of friends and I went to a couple. Sorry much of the gray matter has turned brown and the brown hair(what's left) has turned gray.
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Rick - 10.21.2009
Back in the saddle again. I'm producing a benefit to help raise funds to save the Eola Fountain on Saturday October 31st, Halloween Day at the Lake Eola Bandshell starring Pat Travers band and Biteboy, featuring Rick Namey Jr. The concert is free, donations to the park are free will offerings. It's all day, 11 AM until Midnight! First show I've produced in many, many years. Anybody remember WORJ's Saturday In The Park events at Lake Fairview?
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Roger Brown - 10.21.2009
New Riders of the Purple Sage will be at The Plaza Theatre on Sunday, 10/25. Crazy Otto, a local Dead tribute band, will open (worth listening to, I jammed with them last new years eve). Tickets are only $15 advance/$20 at the door.
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Roger Brown - 10.20.2009
Relatives are family whether you want them or not. Friends are family you choose. Live on in peace at your new level of consciousness, Mike!
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Craig Michaels - 10.20.2009
Don, do you remember that the Pittsburg Pirates used that as a sort of theme song back in the day with Willie Stargell and company, back when they actually had a good team?
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Wayne Mereck - 10.20.2009
Don, you are so right! Does it matter if when I hear the song I see the closing scene of Bird Cage in my mind's eye?
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Don Gilliland - 10.20.2009
It may be a cliche, and it may make you think of a type of music that you wouldn't hear on this station, but when I think of the WORJ community ... WE ARE FAMILY comes to mind. Peace and love to all.
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TWilliams - 10.19.2009
Wayne , I second that notion ! And , I'd bet a classic car that shortly after his arrival back in his Mother's bosom that he received her blessings to head out and continue his jounalistic journeys . I can imagine the same 'kid' Rick mentioned earlier hanging w/the likes of Bill Graham ,The Wolfman , et.al . Our loss was Rock n Roll Heaven's gain !
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Wayne Mereck - 10.19.2009
Factoid; in Police Codes 10-8 means "In Service", and I am sure Mike is.
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JC - 10.18.2009
Rest In Peace Mike
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Lee Arnold - 10.17.2009
Thank you my friends for all the support. This has been a tough last 2 weeks.
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Lee Arnold - 10.16.2009
Reminder for those in the Orland Area : There will be a Buddhist Memorial Service for Mike Lyons TONIGHT from 7:00-8:30 PM at the SGI-USA Buddhist Orlando Community Center : 452 N. Semoran Blvd. : Orlando, Florida 32807-3324 : Phone: 407-482-3939 or 407-482-3969. All Friends of Mike are warmly welcomed. You do not have to be a Buddhist to attend.
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Wayne Mereck - 10.15.2009
I have never heard of PanCan before seeing it mentioned on the board. Then yesterday on the drive home from work I saw a PT Cruiser with advertising artwork that caught my attention. As I got closer to it I saw that the display said PanCan. With so many horrible forms of cancer it seems all we hear about and see major rallys for is breast cancer, which has one of the highest rates of remission through surgery and radiation and/or chemo therapy. I guess other organs are not as conspicuous and therefore not as mentioned in the media. Why can't they just have marches for the cure of cancer whithout being as specific? So many forms of the disease touch so many. Let's hope and pray for an understanding of the cause of this horrible disease and the discovery of effective immunizations and cures in all it's forms.
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Lee Arnold - 10.14.2009
No one was cut off from Michael except those who cut them selves off during the last couple of weeks of Mikes life. Thank you to all who emailed, called and visited. It meant the world to Mike.
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Mike Zarek - 10.14.2009
The following was handed out at this evening's gathering for Mike Lyons... From Susan Moore: Michael departed from us @ 2:30AM early Thursday, 10/8/09. It was exactly six months after receiving his initial diagnosis from the Mayo Clinic on 4/7/09, just as he predicted he would that day. Let us hope & pray that very soon, a cure is found for this virulent form of cancer & all others. PanCan is an excellent group & they were extremely helpful during this terrible time for all of us. Please know that Michael sent all his charitable contributions to The Second Harvest Food Bank, for even longer than I knew him. More importantly, the scholarship fund established at his benefit -- for a graduating senior at Edgewater High School going on to a career in journalism -- touched him deeply. He always considered himself a journalist/editor & regretted that he was unable to continue his education after just one semester in college. For further on the scholarship, please contact Edgewater High School &/or Bob Carr. Though it was decided, due to several factors, to cut most of his friends out of his life for the last several weeks of his life; please rest assured that the benefit was his "best day ever". The presence/prayers/support/chants/call/notes/generosity overwhelmed him. We all loved something unique in him & I believe he finally let himself receive & accept it on that day. My wish for all of us, is to find peace within ourselves & with this loss. So, in the words of one of Michael's favorite singer/songwriters, Warren Zevon: "Keep me in your heart for a while..."; we will, sweets, we will for a long, long time.
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Mike Zarek - 10.13.2009
Cross posted from facebook: Mike Lyons Tribute this Wed 10-14 @ 5pm at Oh Boys BBQ (formerly Harpers Tavern where Fairbanks merges with Orange Ave in Winter Park) It's a gathering of friends to celebrate his life. Mike was prominent on the radio in O-Town at WORJ and WDIZ ...(www.rock100diz.com) in the 70s and 80s. Everyone who knew Mike is invited. Please repost and spread the word--thank you!
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Lee Arnold - 10.13.2009
"The Buddhist view is that to die a good death, one must have led a good life. The knowledge that death represents the return of the individual life to the great universal life prior to another phenomenal manifestation is a source of splendid strength, rich with compassion and wisdom. As he or she strives for self-perfection by doing good for others, the Buddhist is constantly aware that death is a fullfilling and enriching part of life. For people who believe this, death is not defeat, but a wonderful stimulus to live more vigorously and more meaningfully."-Daisaku Ikeda
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Wayne Mereck - 10.13.2009
In Memory of Mike Lyons; Buddha taught that all life is impermanent and that all those who are born must eventually pass from this life. However, everyone has within them the seeds of their past virtues, which have the power to bring a fortunate rebirth in the future. We pray that through the power of this virtue, through the blessings of the holy beings, and through the force of our heartfelt prayers, our dear friend, . . . , will experience great good fortune and everlasting peace and happiness. We also pray for the bereaved relatives and friends, that they may be comforted in their loss and find peace of mind and strength of heart. May all beings without exception be released from suffering, and find true happiness and everlasting peace.
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Lee Arnold - 10.13.2009
There will be a Buddhist Memorial Service for Mike Lyons this Friday from 7:00-8:30 PM at the SGI-USA Buddhist Orlando Community Center : 452 N. Semoran Blvd. : Orlando, Florida 32807-3324 : Phone: 407-482-3939 or 407-482-3969. All Friends of Mike are warmly welcomed. You do not have to be a Buddhist to attend.
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Scott "Scooter Livingston" Levison - 10.12.2009
Mike was one of my closest friends in the world. I just found out the news via a e-mailing from Neal Mirsky. My wife and I are in tears. Have the annouced were any service will be?
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Lee Arnold - 10.12.2009
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday, Doug.
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TWilliams - 10.12.2009
A sincere wish for the happiest of birthdays today for another of Orlando's premier radio personalities : Doug Van Allen ! Hope you're having a great one followed by many , many more Doug .
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JIm McPherson - 10.12.2009
Yet another loss for the music world ...R.I.P to bassist / vocalist Dickie Peterson of Blue Cheer.
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Lee Arnold - 10.11.2009
My Thoughts and Prayers will always be of and for Mike Lyons, my friend and Brother.
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Jim McPherson - 10.10.2009
The following was posted on the www.cflradio.net " In Memory " page ... Michael G. Lyons, age 57 of Orlando, FL, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009. Michael is the son of Donald T. Lyons of Altamonte Springs and the late Gloria M. "Gerrard" Lyons. He is the brother of Douglas Lyons and his wife Julia Wooten of Seattle, WA; Deb Lyons and her husband Steve Jankowski of Belmar, NJ and John Lyons and his wife Helen of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by a nephew Felix Lyons of Seattle, WA and a niece Ashley Clark of Dothan, AL. Mike Lyons moved to Orlando from Kittery, Maine at a young age, graduating from Edgewater High School in 1970 He began his career in Orlando in 1971 by publishing the city's first underground newspaper and promoting the first rock show at the Citrus Bowl (Cactus, Bloodrock, Potliquor and Dr. John for $3). He was Music Director and announcer for WORJ, WDIZ and WHTQ in Orlando, Program Director for 98 Rock (WXTB) in Tampa and spent the last 8 years of his radio career as Mornings/Assistant Program Director in Miami. Mike entered the record business in the mid 90's. From 1995 - 2000 he was VP of AAA Promotions at Lee Arnold Marketing. Mike joined TripleARadio.com as columnist of The Forest and contributing editor from 2001 - Present. A private funeral service will be held. Contributions in Mike's name may be made to pancan.org, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245.
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Doug Clifford - 10.10.2009
I didn't know Mike that well when I worked as a weekender at WORJ 1974-1975. I do remember I once gave him a ride somewhere and when I stopped at a yellow light he said "you must be high'' (I probably was). He also once told me I had the perfect FM voice. That's still probably one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me.
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Don Gilliland - 10.9.2009
Very, very sad to hear the news about Mike Lyons. Even though I'm living half-way around the world now, I still feel connected to Orlando and the spirit of the WORJ community thanks to this site and e-mail contact with good folks like John, Jim, Craig, Hanna and Mike Cooper. And a big thanks to Lee for being the ringmaster.
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Rick - 10.8.2009
One day, this high school kid from Edgewater High came to my door. He'd gotten my address from "The Watcher," Orlando's Underground paper, where he'd just started writing a column. He was wearing a T-Shirt that said, "Mike Lyons - Music Critic and Lawns Mowed." He asked to mow my lawn and I hired him. When he would come over he would chat me up about radio. He knew everything that was going on in Florida, including the guy he'd heard was the hippest guy in progressive radio at the time, Lee Arnold at WKKO in Cocoa Beach. I told him I knew Lee, that we'd booked each other's bands and had done some live shows together. Mike begged me to take him to Cocoa Beach and introduce him to Lee. One day I did.
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Zaida Zoller - 10.8.2009
Mikie, Mikie, Mikie - so sorry to see you go, my brother. God Bless Rick & Robin Birkbeck for opening up their home so that Mike could be close to folks he loved to the end, a great service of love.
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jo - 10.8.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrkQOMsSYaE
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jo - 10.8.2009
i believe in sync
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Yellowstone - 10.8.2009
I had this posted at the Central Florida Radio History web site. When Mike's full history is posted here, I will also have it posted. Greg Galloway. Link -------- http://www.cflradio.net/what's_news.htm
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David Gariano - 10.8.2009
I am so sorry to see such a beautiful human being as Mike leave us today. Mike came into my life in early 1987 as we were preparing to put WHTQ in Orlando on the air. It was my honor and privilege to know Michael, he made everyone better by being a part of their life. I know he did that for me. Godspeed to you my dear friend -
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yellowstone - 10.8.2009
Having lost my brother to lung cancer almost two years ago to this day, I know how the family and friends of Mike are feeling. Cancer is a horrible disease that will touch each of us in some way during our lives. My thoughts will be with Mike's family and friends. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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Jim McPherson - 10.8.2009
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He touched more lives ( mine included ) than he ever realized. Although his talents went far beyond just being a radio jock he helped set the standard, at least in my mind, as to what a good DJ should be. Glad to hear you guys were able to be there with him in the end. Please keep us informed if there is to be a memorial service; I, and I'm sure many others, would like to come pay respects. God bless Mike Lyons ... our loss is Heavens gain !
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Wayne Mereck - 10.8.2009
May he go in the grace of God. I am glad to know that through this site and events prior to his death that he knew there were so many people that never forgot him. I am glad Lee was able to say goodbye in person. Thanks to all that were able to contribute towards that. jo, thank you for sounding the trumpet. Thank God we have a place to come and still be a part of a wonderful group of family and friends that have a space in time to reflect on. May God's grace shine on us all.
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Neal Mirsky - 10.8.2009
A few minutes ago, at around 2:30am, our dear friend Mike Lyons passed away. Mike fought very hard to beat this terrible disease and in the end he passed peacefully, surrounded by his sister Deb and his close friends Robin & Rick Birkbeck, Lee Arnold and myself. As sad as this is, it’s a great comfort to all of us that Mike’s struggle is over and he can finally rest in peace. So many of you have called and emailed with prayers and love for him. There is no doubt that he took great comfort in knowing that he was leaving this world loved by so many people. It seems a gross understatement to say that Mike Lyons was a very special and unique individual, full of humor and with great passion for life, people and music. He will be dearly missed.
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Lee Arnold - 10.7.2009
Thank you all. I have no idea what my schedule will be once I get there tonight. Neal Mirsky is picking me up and we're going straight to Mike. I want to see/meet you all. I have your numbers. Jo and Wayne : THANK YOU!!
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jo - 10.7.2009
paypal hit have a nice day!
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Wayne Mereck - 10.7.2009
O town family, please get a "family reunion shot" that can be posted. I truly wish I could be there. I pray calm and comfort come over Mike. Peace be with you all.
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Wayne Mereck - 10.7.2009
Lee, donation is in PayPal, have a safe trip.
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jo - 10.6.2009
dear boardians: it is time for us all to come together and hit this paypal hard as we all can before and by tomorrow morning. consider this a hit challenge or maybe just a real "big hit" either way hit it with all ya got cause it could be used dearly to underwrite the costs of running the online radio broadcast, do you know what i mean?? its 11:28 on the east coast, give it all ya got!!!
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Lee Arnold - 10.6.2009
jo and Wayne. Thank you. The help is way appreciated. jo, see you in Otown.
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jo - 10.6.2009
partly cloudy and low 90's nothing has changed about humidity.
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Lee Arnold - 10.6.2009
I emptyed out my account and booked my ticket. I arrive tomorrow at 5:30 PM. Don't know where I'm staying yet. Don't know how I'm getting from airport. But I could not miss seeing Michael. So off I go. Leaving Milwaukee at 1:30. Please email phone numbers so I can see you guys. lee@leearnold.com
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Wayne Mereck - 10.6.2009
Lee, just let me know, it will be a pleasure to help you see Mike.
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jo - 10.6.2009
you do what you need to do, in all ways. you know i believe in sync.
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Lee Arnold - 10.6.2009
I may just have to take you up that. I really appreciate the offer. I'll let you guys know if I need the help. I need to check in the morning with my cardiologist.
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Wayne Mereck - 10.6.2009
Jo, I am with you 100%, if Lee needs round trip airfare to get a chance to say goodbye to Mike in person, count me in.
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jo - 10.6.2009
i have been over and over in my mind how to string the words together to say, once again; what craig said. not that i want to,however i have some knowing of how hard it is to be a witness to something you can only pray for. lee i swear, i'd be willing to put money toward a ticket for you to come see him if you felt you wanted to. i mean that with all my heart.
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Craig Michaels - 10.6.2009
Mike has been in my thoughts a lot of late, of course, and something that popped into my head - I hope he knows that, as far as the music is concerned, Mike Lyons has been just as important in a lot of lives as The Beatles, The Stones and any number of excellent musicians who he championed way, way before most others did. I'd have to say that if all of us are half as good at what we do as Mike is at what he does, we'll be successful and beloved folks all.
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Craig Michaels - 10.6.2009
Lee, I wanted to thank you for being kind enough to keep us all in the loop about Mike. I know this has to be a difficult time for you as well. I hope you're okay, friend, and of course, if there's anything any of us can do for you as well, I hope you know it's yours for the asking. We love you too.
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Lee Arnold - 10.6.2009
To All Friends of Mike Lyons : I just spoke to Robin. The next couple of days would be a good time to tell him how much you Love him. He continues to fight but he is very tired. Call and tell him how much he means to you.
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TWilliams - 10.4.2009
Caught the JP Soars & The Red Hots show last night . Easy to realize how this cat became I.B.C. guitarist of the year ! He played a 'blonde' version of Lucille ,tuned to a cross between a Dick Dale and Duane Allman instrument . The real show stealer and crowd pleaser was his "two string cigar box guitar" made by him n his brother that was amazing to see & hear ! I hope the 2 14 year old Fender slingers that opened the show w/their group Young Guns Blues Project caught that part of the show . The little guys put on a good show themselves , they've got the music in them . Good for us !
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Wayne Mereck - 10.3.2009
Ann, welcome and be sure to listen to WORJ.com on Live365.com. Lee Arnold has been playing some great stuff, you will recognize, for a couple of years there.
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Eklectika - 10.3.2009
No one knows me (save Craig post ORJ) but since Sir Michaels turned me on to this site...I wanted to give a "Hello" to all, a "Thank-you" for what you gave me and Orlando many moons ago and a "Hooray" that you have one another via this site. I grew up here since 1957...broke my radio music teeth via WLOF...then graduated to WORJ sometime before or after smoking my first joint (memory is rather hazy for some reason). Anyway, today I've enjoyed scanning over your postings...and next plan to derive further pleasure from the "Top Ten Albums" lists posted back in 2005. Thank you ~ Ann
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TWilliams - 10.2.2009
Jimi's sister , not daughter . I must remember to proofread !
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Wayne Mereck - 10.1.2009
Lee, thanks for the flashback with Firesighn Theater. It has been a long time since I enjoyed listening to "Nick Danger Third Eye". The funny thing is I was talking with one of the guys at work and said "how can you be in two places at once when you're nowhere at all" and he said "Firesign Theater, Right?" Blew me away since I never find anyone who heard of them. He grew up in LA and used to listen to them on the radio back in the late 60s. I explained we had a great radio station in Central Florida that turned us on to them. Thanks!
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TWilliams - 9.30.2009
You're absolutely right Jim . While each brand truly has it's own sound, given the artist - whatever Jimi used seemed way different comparably . The radio report that I heard the news from seemed to infer a rift between Jimi's daughter & Gibson . A tidbit about his supposed favorite Flying V : Jimi called it his "Flying Angel" , a shiny black and white ax now in the Hard Rock collection .It was in the Dallas cafe for several years and people would actually travel from around the world to be married while standing underneath it . Upon the opening of Miami , the Flying Angel was shipped there and put behind bullet proof glass . Needless to say , Dallas was disappointed , we in Orlando pissed . Yes, we retaliated ... :-)
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JIm McPherson - 9.30.2009
I know that Hendrix did play Gibson SG's and Flying V's, among others, during his career but it's hard NOT to picture him with a Strat when you think of him !
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TWilliams - 9.29.2009
Has anyone else heard that earlier this week Gibson was offering a Jimi Hendrix Signature model guitar complete w/other goodies for 350.00 bucks ? !(Doesnt 3500 sound more in line ?? ) Evidently it was offered thru their website , then , the link to it and a link to Jimi's sister was removed ...next , a Hendrix inspired Grand Piano was offered the next day for 165,000 USD .That link is still there,yet takes you to a blank page ... Think I'd rather go see Beck and Clapton in England in Feb . and have change left over for a 'cool down ' trip to Amsterdam !
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Jim McPherson - 9.27.2009
Jo, went & saw It Might Get Loud this past Friday @ Enzian ... 3:45 show was only $5 to get in. Great flick, definitely catch it while you can ! Just seeing Jimmy Page pulling off some of his most famous riffs for an amazed Edge and Jack White made me wanna go pull out the ol' electric guitar and blast some Zep power chords !
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Lee Arnold - 9.27.2009
Back up and Rocking!!
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TWilliams - 9.27.2009
I hear tell that floss will make a mighty fine elk snare . You could sell em w/the promise of "they won't get away from a Galloway "
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jo - 9.27.2009
$10 admission to enzian, and hey they've got the OBP for all you beer fanz.
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jo - 9.27.2009
dental floss, ha ha. that's funny...hee hee
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jo - 9.27.2009
http://www.enzian.org would be the address for enzian theater where...it might get loud is playing. there is a show today, 3 play times, 3:45, 6:30 and 9:15. i believe it is today only.
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Wayne Mereck - 9.26.2009
Or maybe plant dental floss and farm it!
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jo - 9.26.2009
road trip, tommy's buyin!
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TWilliams - 9.26.2009
aww hell Greg , with a spread like that you have plenty of room to throw a festival . You could be the Max Yasgur of Montana .
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Yellowstone - 9.25.2009
Two Greg's at one sitting could be too confusing. Actually, I use Yellowstone because I am 30 miles West of the Yellowstone National Park entrance in West Yellowstone, Montana right now but will be leaving when it gets too cold. Here is a link to show you the area. My neighbor is selling his house. My ranch is next door, so to speak. The cows are his, I just have elk that come and go. This is Madison County, Montana near Ennis. "BIG SKY." ================================ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMOdDhEsFqU ================================
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TWilliams - 9.25.2009
Here's an offer for my ORJ friends and family : show up at Zaida's rock show tonite , and , it's on me . Booze not included . I'll be there w/ a friend that has been confined to home so it will be a big deal for him and me if you can make it .His name is Greg . Stop by and rap w/him for a bit if you're there . Speaking for the family , if I may - Greg /Yellowstone : Lee would never send a yellowstream into Pat O'Day's or anyone elses Cheerios . It's all about LOVE here my friend . Listen,enjoy and welcome aboard !:-)
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Yellowstone - 9.24.2009
When I was at WORJ, the one salesman we had, spent many days at the Beachem watching movies. I think Tom Doyle was the sales manager at the time and went on to the station manager job. I guess he didn't last long. He hired me over at WHOO when he managed it during the early 70's. Much shorter drive for me than going all the way to Winter Garden. I was sick of leaving UCF and driving to the site in Winter Garden everyday. There was NO East-West then, it was Hwy 50 all the way. During the time I was at WORJ AM -FM we operated in the red. Seldom a commercial spot at either station. There were spots for "Rainbow Springs" that the company owned at the time. Most spots at the FM were PSA's and "Mt Dora Highlights," mostly about the Mt Dora Jaycee's. Did Pat O'Day's gigantic ego have anything to do with his departure?
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Lee Arnold - 9.24.2009
Brantley was already gone when I arrived. Ziggy was our engineer for most of my time at WORJ. My job at WORJ as Program Director did put me in the middle of ALL hiring decisions. G.M. Jack Curran and I had a unique relationship. We liked and respected each other. We were friends. I spent from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. in Jack's office everyday. We BS'd and talked about everything. He was my mentor. I was in on Every hiring decision, even Sales positions. It was the my Greatest job in Radio during Jack's tenure. His untimely death changed everything. But that's a story for another time.
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TWilliams - 9.23.2009
These posts make me remember an 'acid test' query posed by a friend to job applicants . :-)
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Yellowstone - 9.23.2009
BTW, I didn't know that the "Program Director" has anything to do with keeping or letting an Engineer go or stay. I would ask Brantley Slaughter but he died last year. Come to think of it, I never knew of any "Program Director," at any radio station I worked at, that could hire or fire. I am sure they could ask for someone to be "let go." Most "Program Directors," I knew, never lasted long. I think the average is about two years at any station. Heck, most DJ's never last over two years. Just another reason I went to work for the government when I finished college. It's a "fire proof" job with great benefits. Radio was a very unstable place to work in the past. Now days, it's like working for a burger joint. AM is all but dead and FM isn't far behind. FM is looking in it's rear view mirror and is seeing XM, I-Pod, Internet, ect. It's true, "You can never go home." I like this site. It's like looking through an old photo album or High School Year Book. Memories, memories of years gone by and never to return. There is no escape from the clock, it's always going forward.
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Yellowstone - 9.23.2009
Actually, I wasen't there when Pat and Doug were. I was there BEFORE either of them or the 1972 crew. Pat was still over at WLOF. I started at the beginning of WORJ AM and FM in 1968. When I left I did leave my refrigerator behind just outside the entry door at the FM site, it wouldn't fit inside. It was an old one that you had to self-defrost. Does anyone know if it was still there in 1972?
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Paul Harvey - 9.22.2009
" The rest of the story " would be something like ( ? ) ' then Lee came to town , booted Pat Oday , kept Doug & Slaughter , hung a Dark Side of the Moon poster and changed radio forever '...
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Yellowstone - 9.21.2009
And in the beginning there was---Doug Van Allen and Greg. http://www.cflradio.net/greg_galloway_bio.htm
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TWilliams - 9.21.2009
Way to go Zeek !
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Mike Zarek - 9.20.2009
Stopped in and saw Mike Lyons yesterday. He is very tired, but his mind is as sharp as ever. The issues with his computer itself are solved, and he will hopefully be online soon.
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JIm McPherson - 9.20.2009
A friend just turned me on to the website Live From Daryl's House ( www.livefromdarylshouse.com ). It's a monthly webcast featuring Daryl Hall and his band jamming at his home studio with different musical guests. The latest episode features him with fellow Philly homeboy Todd Rundgren and man, do they sound great together ! Other guests have included Smokey Robinson, Ray Manzarek & Robby Kreiger and Nick Lowe, along with newer acts like Finger Eleven, Chromeo and Plain White T's. Highly recommended !
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Lee Arnold - 9.20.2009
Even in this computer world, sometimes I flash back to those days in the Bunker in the Orange grove in Winter Garden, watching the 4:30 T-Storm roll in and trying to keep the Station on the air as lightning bolts hit the antenna. This was one of those moments. WORJ.com Back up and Rocking.
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jo - 9.20.2009
love love love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R2RsP43rmg&NR=1
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jo - 9.20.2009
get up and get down: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFLC8XzO6Yg&feature=related
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Don Gilliland - 9.19.2009
My memories of Mike Lyons are all good ones. Besides being a class act on the radio he was a very kind and gracious guy to strangers like me. When I was a high school journalism geek, writing for the Edgewater High paper, I called up Mike (who was an EHS grad) and asked if I could interview him. He let me come by the studio one day and talk to him. I was thrilled. Great guy.
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Wayne Mereck - 9.18.2009
Mike, we never met, but I seemed to always be listening to 'ORJ when you were on the air. You were, in many ways, my professor in music simply from the love for it you projected in your delivery and your on air presence. Peace be with you.
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Roger Brown - 9.18.2009
Mike, I doubt you know me, but I first met you in a comp class at Edgewater High. You wrote a story (or was it a semi-factual report) about crashing a dinner party at the Top of the Citizen's Restaurant. Something about thwarting the Pinkerton guards - one of the funniest and most entertaining stories of my high school years. Mrs. Armstrong somehow didn't see it that way... Since then, whenever I heard your name associated with any station (ORJ, DIZ, HTQ), I knew that station was heading in the right direction. Thanks for all you've done to keep quality music on the Oville airwaves! I'll be praying for God's healing grace to bring you through this.
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Craig Michaels - 9.18.2009
Mike, I just want to echo Steve's sentiments about your being an important part of my life. Though it was a while back and all, it never has been nor never will be forgotten how somebody who I looked up to SO much turned out to be not just an amazing radio man, but a human with a real spot in his heart for a newcomer who had the passion as well. Mine is far from the only life you've touched in a very positive way - you managed to take your passion for music and makes a LOT of lives better. In case I never said it, and even if did, thanks from a place way inside for all the things you did for me.
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Lee Arnold - 9.18.2009
Steve-o, Please call him. That would mean so much to him.
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Steve Mack - 9.18.2009
This is what I get for being out of touch for such a long time. I'm just now getting the message about Mike Lyons. I'm not one to get mushy about things (and neither is Mike), so let it simply be said that I love you, my friend, and you are an important part of my life as you always will be.
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Lee Arnold - 9.17.2009
If you know Mike and he knows you. Please do give him a call. He's pretty easily tired, so if he won't know who you are, please Don't call. Drop him a note instead. Thank you.
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Lee Arnold - 9.17.2009
A true Angel, Robin Birkbeck posted this: Hello friends of Mike Lyons. He is resting at his new home with Rick and I here at:1106 Oaks BlvdWinter Park, Florida 32789 He has a new cell number and you can likely reach him in the evening hours 3-8 PM (EST) (407) 443-7061 Energy is limited so leave ...a message if he's not answering. He loves all of you and I/we feel very honored to be able to help out. If you are close enough to visit. I believe he would love a visit. I'll try to get his computer up and running again so he can respond to emails. Or you can leave a message here and I'll share it with him. Love and blessings to all. He's very weak now, and is surprised by this. Big Big Love from Mike.
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Jim McPherson - 9.16.2009
R.I.P to Mary Travers ( Peter, Paul & Mary ). Some of my earliest song memories are of " Puff, The Magic Dragon " and their version of " Blowin' In The Wind ".
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John Aseff - 9.16.2009
It Might Get Loud is only playing at one theater in the Atlanta Area. The Regal Cinema on Cheshire Bridge Rd in Atlanta. I have tentative plans to go see it this Friday :-)
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Jim McPherson - 9.16.2009
I'm more than a little ticked off that there doesn't seem to be any openings listed in the Orlando area for the new movie It Might Get Loud, featuring Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White. Right now, it looks like either West Melbourne or Gainesville are the closest options. I'd love to see it in IMAX or at a small venue like The Enzian Theater. P.S. Speaking of " it might get loud " ... Motorhead tonite @ House Of Blues ! : )
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Jim McPherson - 9.16.2009
Saw Living Colour at the House Of Blues last night, one of the tightest live bands I've seen in a long time ! Vernon Reid is one of the most under-rated guitarists around and Doug Wimbish is an absolute monster bass player. Hard to believe it's been 20+ years already since the release of the album Vivid and " Cult Of Personality " but they haven't slowed down one bit ... definitely worth seeing if you get the chance !
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Craig Michaels - 9.15.2009
I wouldn't even wanna place a BET as to how many news services used a derivation of "People Who Died" for the headline!
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Wayne Mereck - 9.15.2009
I guess it would be inappropriate to mention the people he has joined?
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Craig Michaels - 9.14.2009
Man oh man... Jim Carroll, RIP...
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JIm McPhereson - 9.14.2009
This is the same guy who claims he's as important as The Beatles, Stones, Hendrix and MJ ... can you say " ego - trippin' " ?
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TWilliams - 9.14.2009
Anyone catch the MTV Kanye West performance ? Anyone else wonder why he even was allowed anywhere near the stage ?
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Craig Michaels - 9.8.2009
I really enjoy Labor Day weekend around here. There's an annual festival that lasts all day Saturday and Sunday called the Memphis Heritage Festival... it's right on Main Street downtown (maybe two minutes from where I live). Booths of artists and merchants, which is fun... and six stages. Five of the six are dedicated to music, all stuff with some sort of Memphis connection. There's blues, of course, jazz, bluegrass, country, folkie/acoustic, gospel, and I even saw a jug band play. The other stage is for cooking demonstrations, story telling, dancing... other "sidecars" of local culture. I spent literally ten hours at the festival each day, and if it hadn't been for the fact that it was Sunday and 11pm and all over, I'd have gladly gone for more! The weather was really nice and all as well. That and the International Blues Competition finals (this year in late January) are my two favorite events of the year in Memphis. If anyone is ever looking for a fine, fine way to spend a few vacation days, I can certainly recommend either... makes me feel very fortunate to live here. Hope everyone had a safe and grand holiday.
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TWilliams - 9.7.2009
Just caught the Paul Yeskel / Bill McGathy April Fools spot . CLASSIC ! Thanks for sharing Lee .
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Lee Arnold - 9.4.2009
Please Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Weekend.
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jo - 9.4.2009
further research has uncovered a few more dates at the plaza. so, if any of you get a chance to step off the path i'd say worth seeing are: boney james 10-18, niko case 11/19, and if you have never taken the time to see swingerhead, i highly recommend their christmas concert 12/18
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jo - 9.4.2009
little feat runnin around the plaza on 10/23, tix on sale today.
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JIm McPherson - 9.1.2009
Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame awards ceremonies I meant to say ... duh !
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Jim McPherson - 9.1.2009
Saw a commercial the other night for a new TimeLife collection; this one for a 9 DVD set of performances from the Rock-n-Roll awards ceremonies held over the past 24 years. I've seen a lot of them on VH1 but this is the first time they've been released on DVD. Lots of one of a kind performances that probably wouldn't have happened anywhere else ! About $120.00 for the full set, I might consider shelling out for this one. You can check it out @ www.TimeLife.com / RockHall.
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TWilliams - 9.1.2009
HOT TUNA = 'better than a T Bone steak ' . A very good show . I smelled pot on my side of the theatre . A lot of hippies were there . The hippie girls are still the best .
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jo - 8.31.2009
many can play music, but few can make you feel music. that would be your talent i'd say lee.
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Lee Arnold - 8.31.2009
Thanks guys. I really appreciate your Good Wishes and support. I would be less without them.
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Jim McPherson - 8.31.2009
Happy Birthday Lee ! Still rockin' ( and still rockin' us ) after all these years ! Here's to many, many more ! : )
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Wayne Mereck - 8.31.2009
Happy birthday Lee, it is still a world of wonders, here pidgie pidgie pidgie! Righteous
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jo - 8.31.2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THANK YOU FOR YOUR INCARNATION!!!!HOPE YOU HAVE THE BEST OF DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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JIm McPherson - 8.30.2009
Wish I could have caught the show at McWell's last night but had a good time at the Tin House show. Kind of a smaller turnout then I expected and there were some minor sound glitches at the beginning but those were quickly resolved and Tin House got down to some serious rocking, which included a great cover of Jeff Beck's " Morning Dew " ! Spoke to Floyd Radford briefly, he said there may be another show or 2 in Nov. at " the house " but didn't elaborate. We'll see what happens, I hope they don't hang it up for good !
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Zaida Zoller - 8.30.2009
I hate I missed Tin House last night but I had a hot show going on at McWells. I will bring them back soon to South Orlando. In the meantime . . . Dear ORJ friends: I want to invite you to a very special upcoming ZShowz, featuring TOMMY CRAIN & the Crosstown Allstars on Friday, September 25 @ 8 p.m. at McWells. Tommy played with Charlie Daniels for two decades, authoring killer tunes like “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” – for which he was most certainly Grammitized and rightly so. This will be the perfect meld of Southern Rock & The Blues . . . and most definitely one hell of a kick-ass night. Tickets are $15 @ the door ($12 for members of the Orange Blossom Blues Society). McWells, 4757 S. Orange Avenue in Orlando, corner of Orange Ave & Holden in Gatlin Center (407.855.4006). My number is 407.340.2318 if you have any questions. Come on out and support ALIVE Entertainment (and help me pay the band!!). ZShowz must go on! Zaida
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Hues - 8.29.2009
Rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby, Rock the boat, don't tip the boat over, Rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby, Rock the boat-t-t-t-t
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Reunion - 8.29.2009
Life is a Rock , but the Radio rolled Me . Gotta Turn it up Louder , so my DJ told me ...
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jo - 8.29.2009
tommy look up wolfy's site, they are at the lovely sanford marina; 1792 north till you fall into lake monroe. when you get out of the lake, look for wolfy's sign.
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jo - 8.29.2009
the reunion? is all tommy's doing as far as i know...
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Lee Arnold - 8.29.2009
Thank you for the birthday wishes. What reunion are you talking about? Curiously waiting for your reply.
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JIm McPherson - 8.28.2009
Tommy, Wolfy's is right there at Sanford Marina next to the old Holiday Inn, right across from where the Riverboat Romance docks. It's just off 17-92 on Lk. Monroe, not hard at all to find. Hope to see you all there !
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TWilliams - 8.28.2009
hope the birthday weekend turns out to be a great one Lee , with many , many more ahead ! congrats on the reunion also .
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TWilliams - 8.28.2009
Hey Big Jim ! Man , I really want to see Floyd Radford / Tin House , and that is still the plan ! We're hoping to take advantage of the storm and prevailing big surf from the East , then back here to catch hopefully some of both shows - McWell's & Wolfy's . Havent been to the place in Sanford , what is it near ? DID get my Hot Tuna ticket today for Sunday . (SUNDAY!SUNDAY!) :-)
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jo - 8.28.2009
btw - there's a reunion? where? when? i'm there. if we start the rumor, will it happen? hey did you know there's going to be a reunion???
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jo - 8.28.2009
howdy jim i really want to head out to this gig, perhaps i will see you there!!! =) pray for no rain.
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Jim McPherson - 8.27.2009
Hey Tommy, me & some friends are going to check out Tin House @ Wolfy's in Sanford this Saturday. May be their last show together and it's only $5 to get in ... that's right within my budget right now ! Let me know ! Zeke, Zaida, Jo ... maybe see you all there too !
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TWilliams - 8.27.2009
Well, Orlando remains none the better with the absence of you guys . Here's to the reunion ! Instead of growing , radio remains the small medium at large here , as well as around the country ... during the trip up n down the coast, we had the chance to sample various broadcasts . 98 Rock has a very strong signal , and a diverse playlist . Further south , ' 99X ' is mostly 90s cuts , and here's a little omen encountered - pulled into The Castaways as the DJ announced "a classic from Aerosmith ,Livin On The Edge"...don't know about classic,but, a good tune . We all pile into the office to pick up our keys , and , on the wall are pix of Steven Tyler and crew . They told us they'd been there many times and that " Mr. Tyler " had inquired about buying the place( hope he wont raise the rates ! ) ...thus began the rocking week as ' tourists ' .
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Craig Michaels - 8.26.2009
I'm holding out for when Lee decides to franchise and put a Memphis version of WORJ on the air, and then I'll hopefully go back to work for him! The Pod Of Wonder has a wry sense of humor sometimes... when I drove from Orlando to here to move, I put a bunch of songs on the pod, figuring I'd be driving all night. Wanted to make sure I had a good soundtrack in the truck and all... first two songs it played as I was leaving were The Rolling Stones, "The Last Time" and Comsat Angels, "It's History." Truth, too!
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TWilliams - 8.26.2009
man, that Tom Clay version of 'What the World Needs Now'... takes me right back to hearing it on LOF so long ago . Still powerful stuff !
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TWilliams - 8.26.2009
Wow Craig -some nice deep cuts there . Eno seals the deal omen - wise... I'm sure I'd experience 'Hesitation Blues' by not attending ... Sure you don't want to move forward with radio KRAG ?
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runs with camera - 8.26.2009
hey all, that last? tin house show is saturday night at wolfy's, 8:30 $5. so, there's another decision fer ya...they probably dont mind having their pic taken...
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Craig Michaels - 8.25.2009
Tommy - Not that I'm a great believer in omens and the like... but this morning before I started work, I loaded the iPod with about 1500 songs and hit "random play," and the very first song played was "Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning" from Hot Tuna... That has to mean something! For the record, the next songs were "Groove Is In The Heart" by Deee-Lite, a cool remix I found of "Forever Autumn" by Hayward And Lodge, "Funeral In The Rain" by Chris Isaak and "Baby's On Fire" by Brian Eno. I don't righly know how to interpret those last four. All I know is that The Pod works in strange, strange ways...
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TWilliams - 8.25.2009
Thanx Wayne . You've helped solve the dilemma . BOTH shows must be seen ! jo - how about a disguise , say , a fedora with a strategically placed press pass in the band ? Or , better yet , a signed 'note' from "Lee Arnold" stating your mission for WORJ ...yeah, thats the ticket ...
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jo - 8.25.2009
according to their site, hot tuna is not real crazy about having their picture taken. you know, by, people like myself who ever so carefully run all over the place...they seem kind of strict about that...:/
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Wayne Mereck - 8.24.2009
Tommy, glad you had a good vacation down at Sanibel and Captiva Islands and Cabbage Key. There is nothing like a cheeseburger in paradise. I would vote for Hot Tuna. I saw them back in the 70's at the Seminole Turf Club. They had Pappa John Creech playing with them then, but I am sure they can still pull off a good show today. Thanks for the post. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 8.24.2009
Hey Tommy. Welcome back from vaca. Don't know how much dancing I'll be doing on the Birthday. Back is acting up. But I will be partying none the less in some form, you can bet. Jo-I swear as soon as I can bend or sit or walk or lie down, that Tshirt will go out.
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TWilliams - 8.24.2009
BTW Lee - did you see CSN yet ? And what about your birthday this week ? My oldest brother turned 62 the 18th and he kicked his heels up a bit , how bout you Maestro ?
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TWilliams - 8.24.2009
jo, I'm blushing - seriously tho, a great show was missed @ McWells by all that couldnt attend . Zaida tells me the show there this weekend will also be red hot . Now that I'm back in civilization , my only quandry is Mc Wells or Hot Tuna this weekend ...maybe both ? decisions decisions
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jo - 8.24.2009
T - its good to see you are typing again - missed you so bad i watched the gong show - lee seems to have taken a JAM OUT PILL today,enjoy & good to have you back!!!
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Jim McPherson - 8.23.2009
Craig, I bought a copy of that King Crimson @ Kemp Colisuem show awhile back, wish I'd known you were still looking for a copy of it, I would've hooked you up, even though Robert Fripp had asked that we not share ... I figure since you were actually at the show, you should be eligible to be grandfathered in ! I was looking up Kemp Coliseum on Wikipedia and came across the link for the King Crimson's Collectors Club, it's amazing all the shows they've got recorded from over the years ! At the same time, I also purchased A Beginners' Guide To The King Crimson Collectors Club, which features on awesome recording of " 21st Century Schizoid Man " from 1974 in NY Central Park as well as a rare live recording of " I Talk To The Wind " featuring the original line-up circa 1969 ... just sayin' ! ... ; )
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TWilliams - 8.23.2009
After a week on Sanibel Island , needed a dose of loud R&R so I took Zaida's advice and checked out the REVIVAL show . Very good stuff . 3 smokin' guitars til after midnite . Y'all missed out - it was yummy as advertised .
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Craig Michaels - 8.22.2009
Oh, my... many moons ago, there was discussion here about a King Crinmson show at Kemp's Coliseum in downtown Orlando... February 27, 1972 was the date of the show. I had the pleasure of being there, and it's a show that has, for all these years now, been legendary in my own mind and musical history. Well... a while back, Robert Fripp began releasing archived live King Crimson recordings as part of a series called the "Collector's Club;" very limited edition CDs, band authorized and made board recordings, expensive as hell, the whole deal. About ten days ago, I found, actually FOUND a copy of the Collector's Club edition of the Orlando show on Ebay. Double CD, got it for a price I was more than willing to pay, and now this little treasure sits on my desk, waiting to be listened to after showing up in the mail this very day. Sort of a scary moment, really... it's always been such an important concert to me... can it really be as good as I remember, more than thirty seven years ago?
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Craig Michaels - 8.19.2009
The Memphis (and global) music community lost a prodigal son over the past weekend; James Luther "Jim" Dickinson passed on Saturday after complications from heart surgery. While these days he's best known as the father of Cody and Luther Dickinson of the North Mississippi All Stars, his career in the music industry spanned four decades. It's nearly impossible to simply encapsulate all he did... Very early in his career, he shared stage time with blues legends like Furry Lewis, Sleepy John Estes and Mississippi Fred McDowell. He was one of the early session men for the legendary Ardent Studios in Memphis, and ultimately became a part of the rhythm section known as The Dixie Flyers; the Flyers wound up contracted to Atlantic Records as a "house band," and backed people like Aretha Franklin and Sam and Dave on some of their most famous recordings. The distinctive piano part on "Wild Horses" by The Rolling Stones was played by Jim Dickinson; the Stones wound up as lifelong fans and friends of the man. He recorded a critically acclaimed but sadly overlooked album for Atlantic in 1970 entitled "Dixie Fried;" oddly enough, he wouldn't record another solo album for over 30 years, until 2002's "Free Beer Tomorrow." He released several more albums between then and the time of his death; his solo work was heavily rooted in Southern blues, but always with an eccentric, growling quirky edge... incredibly distinctive recordings worth the effort to hear. Dickinson was also a producer of note, having worked with people like Ry Cooder, Big Star and John Hiatt. He was a beloved figure in Memphis and in many parts throughout the world who, for all of his achievements, still called being a father his "finest and proudest accomplishment." RIP and all respects, Jim!
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Zaida Zoller - 8.17.2009
All you southern rock fans - REVIVAL is playing this Saturday, August 22 at McWells - If you love the Allman Bros, Marshall Tucker, etc. please come experience a great night of music. I heard a rumor that there will be a mini SOUTHPAW reunion on the stage that night too. Yummy music for the soul. SO - REVIVAL at McWells Saturday 8 p.m.-ish 4757 S. Orange Avenue. $7 at the door. Call me if you need more info: 407.340.2318
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jo - 8.16.2009
wayne, that's a big 10-4!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnamP4-M9ko
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Wayne Mereck - 8.15.2009
I knew a lot of people that talked about going to The Woodstock Festival, but don't know anyone who actually made it. At 13 it wasn't a possibility for me to go. Eventually the album and movie came out and we had more than the news coverage to experience it. Hope we all can be here for the 50th anniversary. Cheers
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Carl-ola - 8.13.2009
I was mourning Willy DiVille and was surprised at how many google links there were for him the day after he died. I was shocked to find what follows on, of all things, a New York Giant websight. I saved it cause it made me laugh and cry, really nice piece on Willy. Anybody know who this guy is? It starts here: "NFT: R,I,P. Willy DeVille Mckee : 8/7/2009 5:29 pm Back in 78 Willy was touring with his band, Mink DeVille, third on the bill with Nick Lowe and Elvis Costello. Needless to say, it was nothing short of amazing. I was working with Beach Club/Cellar Door and we had the show at various Jai Alai frontons in Florida. In Orlando, I witnessed a funny moment when a friend of mine, a very nice guy who worked as a local promo guy for Willy's label at the time, Capitol. My buddy had the pleasure of presenting Willy with a first look at his brand new second release, "Return to Magenta." Willy proceeded to tear into him with the most brilliant filthy tirade I have ever been blessed to witness. I could have taken my friend home simply by wiping what was left of him off of the floor with a wetnap. Seems that in their infinite wisdom, the genius art department at Capitol made the cover art for Return to Magenta totally devoid of the color magenta - at best it was sorta scarlet red with a green backing. Poor Willy. Willy's taste in music ran parallel to the stuff I love best - that Brill Building sound - stuff like the Drifters - perfect songwriting complimented by exquisite production from Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and breathtaking vocals from Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis or Johnny Moore - with sad melodies, strings that could lift your dancing heart right outta your chest and, don't forget those distinctive percussion flourishes like castanets. Of course, this stuff was all pirated by Phil Spector who trained with Leiber and Stoller. Spector's arrangements - in many ways the absolute core of each of his biggest hits, were composed by the immortal Jack Nitzsche, who produced 3 of Willy's albums including the first two. The link below will take you to a song that fulfills all that is described above, "Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl," from Willy's first album, "Cabretta." Willy knocked this one outta the park with a heartbreaking vocal. To these ears, it made him the equal to those gorgeous voices from yesterday that had captured our souls, and made us prisoners of rock and roll forever more. See ya Willy, yer bud, J"
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TWilliams - 8.13.2009
Thanx Lee - came back within a few minutes after getting the message in the middle of Lenny Kravitz this afternoon .
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Lee Arnold - 8.13.2009
Should be available now Tommy.
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TWilliams - 8.13.2009
" This Station is currently full "...in the middle of a song??
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Wayne Mereck - 8.13.2009
Lee, thank you for doing what you do so well. And on another note a heart felt R.I.P. to Les Paul. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 8.13.2009
Wayne, Thank you so much for your generosity. You are too kind. Keeping the fires burning.
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Wayne Mereck - 8.13.2009
Do they have the Flying Elvises? I love that scene in the movie where Nick Cage is in a plane full of them and he is trying to get to Vegas and he jumps with them (at least movie style). The lead Elvis does commercials for a Ford dealership here in the DFW area.
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Craig Michaels - 8.13.2009
Don, The entire week leading up to the anniversary of Elvis' death is pretty much the most surreal week of the year here in Memphis. Right off the bat, it's still a wonder to me that the day of his birth passes very quietly, but the day of his death is, just as you said, a complete circus. There are Elvis impersonators (sorry... tributes...) walking up and down the street; can't go to Beale Street for the week unless you wanna hear Elvis "tribute" shows. Vendors with carts on the street selling every sort of bizarre knick knacks... truly amazing. When you live here, the whole spectacle is referred to locally (even in the newspaper!) as "Dead Elvis Week." Some of the folks that are attracted to it are... um... a little on the fanatical side; you learn this week to NOT ask strangers, "Hey, what's up?" as is the custom for most weeks here. Tis indeed a very, very odd time! Sunday is the actual anniversary; as close as I'm getting to celebrating it (is that the proper term?) is to go see some delta blues on Saturday night by Blind Mississippi Morris. Does that count?
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Don Gilliland - 8.12.2009
Craig; I agree with you about Willy Deville; a very underrated artist/singer. I thought "Storybook Love" was one of his greatest songs. You can find that song on a "best of" compilation of Mark Knopfler's soundtrack recordings, but not on any of the Mink DeVille collections. And speaking of Memphis: any special plans for Elvis Day on the 16th of this month? I've been to Graceland twice for the anniversary; quite a circus!
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Craig Michaels - 8.11.2009
(singing my little heart out) Ooooooooh... some fellas, they like skinny girls... but I like 'em a little meteor...
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jo - 8.11.2009
you can dawn your "meteor shower caps" and watch the sky tonight, northeast after midnight, till around 5 a.m. best though, a couple of hours before dawn.
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Wayne Mereck - 8.10.2009
Much grass!!! Sure do plan to get my Live365 membership money's worth. I'm sure it won't be hard ;o)
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Lee Arnold - 8.10.2009
Hey Wayne. So glad to have you back aboard the stream train. :-)
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TWilliams - 8.9.2009
Alright Wayne !
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Wayne Mereck - 8.9.2009
Once again victory is snatched from the slimy jaws of defeat, I have sound capability and WORJ never sounded better. Tommy I appreciate your offer in helping to get Fred (fricken rediculous electronic device) back in shape. The sound card I got from Newegg has worked out perfectly. Cheers.
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John Aseff - 8.8.2009
Lee - since I agree with every point you made in your comment on 7.29.2009 this must be my radio station :-)
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Craig Michaels - 8.8.2009
R.I.P. Willy DeVille... Founder and singer of the 70s band Mink DeVille... Nominated for an Academy Award for his composition (and performance) of "Storybook Love" on the Princess Bride soundtrack... and was never afraid to push the boundaries. After Mink DeVille, Willy incorporated many diverse influences into his music, including cajun/creole soul and blues, French balladry (he was a devoted fan of Edith Piaf and French culture) and lots of Hispanic influences, from traditional to contemporary. I had a few minutes worth of conversation with him after a show in Orlando in the "new wave" days at the Jai Alai Fronton (Elvis Costello, Mink DeVille, Nick Lowe); he seemed like a really nice guy who was passionately devoted to making music and simply not willing to compromise his vision. I doubt I'm the only one who has enjoyed his music for a long time, and he'll be missed.
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TWilliams - 8.7.2009
Noticed this morning that listening hours for WORJ have topped 1700...
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jo - 8.6.2009
Richie Hayward, original drummer of little feat has cut his tour schedule short this week due to a severe liver disease. he will undergo treatment maybe transplant w/in the next year. he will not be able to work, and there is no insurance. info at littlefeat.net and also pacificdisturbance.com
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Roger Brown - 8.3.2009
I might have caught a glimpse of you, jo. I was halfway up on the right side, aisle seat. BTW: here's a video of Jack's Hard Country. Not last night's performance, although it sounds like it could have been: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjTn9uoQOZs&feature=related
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jo - 8.3.2009
then you probably saw me, you just did not know it was me. just behind where he was is where i was talking to those folks. and hee hee, that dude cracked me up, i had him stay there so i could get his pic!
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Roger Brown - 8.3.2009
I knew that guy carrying on down in front, left side, wouldn't last for the whole show. But he was having a whale of a time for a while.
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jo - 8.3.2009
mr fuller could have played all nite. what a beautiful spirit. i must have talked to 50 people last night, and one gentleman i recall was in front row whilst i was wandering around trying to get photos; stopped me. i asked if he was from orlando he said yes from all the way back to the 60's. we spoke of sports stadium, elvis presley played there, he told me! they even remembered the old lady with the monkey on the stick at wrestling nights.(she sat in the front row, his brother in law said!") when i said to him , worj is online, he smiled and said, that was just yesterday wasnt it. so many respones like that with a smile and someone saying how cool! there are a lot of folks who remember. and even better is when they came up after the show and asked the call letters again to make sure : )
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JIm McPherson - 8.3.2009
I went to a mini high school reunion this past Sat. night at Dubsdread CC. Got to see a lot of the old gang, some I hadn't seen in 30+ years. While talking to one former classmate, she mentioned that one of the first concerts she ever went to was Bob Seger in '73 at the old Exposition Hall. I told her " ... hey, I know a site where you can listen to that very concert ! ". She went home and looked it up and reported back that she was totally stoked to hear it again after all these years. Hopefully, she'll become a regular listener to WORJ.com radio. Winning converts one music lover at a time !
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Jim McPherson - 8.3.2009
That's funny Tommy ! ... imagine that plagarism lawsuit ! That " Four Winds " song actually reminds me a lot of " The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down ".
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TWilliams - 8.3.2009
Thanks Roger , you nailed it on the show . The sound was off; I noticed Rusty's mouth moving with little of the harmony coming thru his mic ...then again I'm listening to Bright Eyes' "Four Winds" right now and it sounds to me like they've ripped off ' Santa Claus Is Coming To Town '...
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Roger Brown - 8.3.2009
As TWilliams said, last night's show was a fine one. PPL had both Craig Fuller and Mike Reilly switching off as frontman. Fats Kaplin was hot on the pedal steel and fiddle. A couple of Lowell George songs thrown in from Craig's Little Feat years made the performance special. Poco was great, but had a slightly mellower setlist that I've heard in the past. Rusty Young was phenominal on the pedal steel and did well on mandolin and dobro. Paul Cotton's new Gretch sounded sweet. Dan Sundrud (bassist) did a moving acoustic solo - Hard Country. Even the openning act, Matt Bucher, did well as a one man acoustic act. For a young kid, he interacted with the audence well. His somewhat upbeat picking to dark story lines could be described as "casual goth". The sound mix was well over all. I felt Poco had a bit too much volume on the snare and bass drum, and Paul's guitar could have used a little more volume, but nothing major. I recognised Zaida, but missed meeting other fellow WORJets.
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TWilliams - 8.3.2009
Great show last nite @ The Plaza .PPL played a nice long set , Poco was a little less inspired , I thought ; but , it was a good time . Each show I see just reinforces my belief that it's high time Lee returns to reclaim the throne of Central Florida Media
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Roger Brown - 8.2.2009
I'll be looking for WORJ tee-shirts at the Plaza Theatre tonight. I'll be wearing jeans and a white/blue print button up shirt, trimmed beard and glasses. Hope to meet some of ya's.
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jo - 8.2.2009
woo hoo!
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Lee Arnold - 8.2.2009
jo. It's going out tomorrow.
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jo - 8.2.2009
attending, and wish i had the world tour shirt,4 just one more show..... :)
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Roger Brown - 8.1.2009
Who's going to the Poco/Pure Prairie League concert Sunday evening? I'll be there. (bought the ticket before a bit of a financial crisis popped up. Don't have a WORJ tshirt yet, but will get one as soon as I have a few bucks again)
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jo - 8.1.2009
poco website says they will play later this month in ny with richie furay & loggins & messina! @ bethel woods amphitheater ny. what a show!!
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Lee Arnold - 7.30.2009
Cousin Jim---COOL!!-Can't wait to hook up. Call me.
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jo - 7.30.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E3VXWc__lw&NR=1
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jo - 7.30.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1aaV6h-xKM&feature=related
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jo - 7.30.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1aaV6h-xKM&feature=related
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jo - 7.30.2009
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/new-seekers-id-like-toteach-the-world-to-sing/307662928
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jim s. - 7.29.2009
cousin Lee... How are you? Im comming to Madison soon to bring my daughter to college & I wanna hook up with you. cousin Jim.
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Jim McPherson - 7.29.2009
Excellent Lee ... words to live by ! : )
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Lee Arnold - 7.29.2009
BROADCASTER COMMENTS at LIVE365: If you thought the Viet Nam War sucked, that Nixon was a crook, that Pot should be legal, that Love could conquer all, that The Beatles were the Greatest band ever, that Dick Cavett was hipper than Johnny, that we would always wear bell bottoms, that short hair was lame and that we may get old, but would never think old, than This Is Your Radio Station.
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JIm McPherson - 7.29.2009
Here's a link to check out the new digital single " Still Unbroken " from Lynyrd Skynyrd's upcoming album God & Guns --- http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/music/view.aspx?songID=2539 --- also avaiable for purchase on I-tunes. Reminds me more of Nickelback than classic Skynyrd but I bet it'll sound great cruising down the road with the stereo at full volume !
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TWilliams - 7.29.2009
cpl of things...Lee's comments reminded me immediately of seeing Alice Cooper co-hosting the Mike Douglas Show while holding a mug of beer . Kinda shocking in the 70s...also , the lovely Zaida reports that there are THOUSANDS of pictures to go through , edit , etc . from the Mike Lyons Celebration . WOW !
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jo - 7.28.2009
man craig - that sure seemed like the "somewhere down the crazy river of walkin in memphis". i hope somebody's saving these short stories for the grandkids...! thanks for taking us back with ya.
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TWilliams - 7.28.2009
HELL YES !...oh , if you havent yet, check out the new broadcaster comments on the WORJ Live 365 page .
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Craig Michaels - 7.28.2009
I feel confident in promising that if anybody is passing through Memphis, I can point out some interesting sights, some good music and some very fine barbecue!
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TWilliams - 7.28.2009
Yessir, that's Chamber of Commerce stuff Craig . Good stuff .
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Lee Arnold - 7.28.2009
Painting pictures with your words. Craig, you make me want to be there with you. Nicely done. Have a musical Summer.
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Craig Michaels - 7.27.2009
Needed a break from doing my work tonight. It was just about sundown, a good time for a walk outside - it goes from light to full dark here in about fifteen minutes. A nice evening walk lets you enjoy the feeling of night getting the heat to release its daytime, cloudless, relentless hold; the end of July is making sure the dog days of August get a good running start. Beale Street is a nice walk, five or ten minutes away, and Monday is a good night for Beale for locals. At the corner of Beale and Third is the park where the famous statue of W.C. Handy is, and there's an open air stage to the right of the statue. Blues is fine, fine music; blues on a hot summer night is even better, and blues on a hot summer night outside is the eleven on a ten scale. The Handy stage is the prowl of the Beale Street All Stars, which is kind of a generic name for a batch of thirty or forty musicians (that I've seen so far, at least)... I guess it's a matter of whoever is available and feels like it plays that night. You never know what sort of lineup you're going to get, which keeps it interesting. Tonight, the frontman was a fella I've seen before - good, solid singer and seriously good Chicago style harp player. I can tell him even from a distance any more, and I tend to go watch for a while when he plays. Set myself down by the statue this night, and it's an interesting setup behind him. Two guitars, one a pale blue Fender, the other a black Gibson. No bass player; a drummer, and best of all, two probably mid 60s fellas, brothers, one playing trumpet, the other playing sax. Nice! Mondays are low stress, and often, the band tries new stuff or just stretches out in different ways on the old stuff. First thing I heard was an amazing take on John Lee Hooker's "Boogie Chillun." Started low and slow with the harp giving it a slow rumble of a feel. Kept building and building, and then they began trading solos. Blue Fender was playing rough and choppy and dirty, real Hound Dog Taylor, and Black Gibson was countering with soaring Texas style leads. The drummer is pounding, at times even standing up to play the simple kit; two snares with real tight heads and sharp, snapping rimshots pulsing behind the solos. The two brothers on horns play good sharp accents when not soloing, but when they solo, they soar. They're not about to let the other get the best of it... and then the very fine harp player wants some of it as well. Go and go and go, and it all peaks and they just KNOW when to break off the solos and bring it to a brilliant thunder of a close... two guitars wailing, two horns blowing hard, Chicago harp and good, solid drums, and every one of them closes right as they should. Amazing, all carrying through the night with heat and barbecue and night jasmine in the air. I like living here... I like it a lot...
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jo - 7.27.2009
while speaking to the nice girl on the phone at the plaza, i inquired how they get all these great old bands. do you go to them do they come to you? do folks ask you to try to get shows?? both, and yes was her reply. so i asked for the outlaws, and mark farner. told her the website info for both... so i was thinking if anyone would like to start a mark farner movement w/ me and well, call the plaza, i won't discourage you :) you could start an outlaws movemnet if you'd like as well. and well , if there is a band i can help you support, let me know...
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jo - 7.26.2009
God bless the voice of richard manuel.
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TWilliams - 7.26.2009
uh...I still have walls like that ! what else is a music room for ?!?!...picked up some really great repros recently of the old concert posters for Winterland , Fillmore East etc. HAD TO have em .
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jo - 7.25.2009
t - my sis had the same "wall" except hers was covered w/ chicago; which is probably why i have so much love for them to this day. she fell out of love with chicago during her rebellious years of alice cooper...welcome to my night - mare....
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Zaida Zoller - 7.25.2009
As long as I'm in plug-mode . . . don't miss TIN HOUSE next Saturday, August 1 at McWells. It's a CD Release party for their 2nd CD "Winds of Past" (38 years after the first and only album). Starts at 8-ish (an early night for us old folks!) $10/door. Still rockin' hard after all these years. The original band was Floyd Radford on lead, Mike Logan on drums and Jeff Cole on bass. Jeff came down from New York for the 2006 Reunion but currently the line-up is Radford and Logan plus Robby Crouse on guitar, Dave Mikeal on keys and Jim Smith on bass, both from the other old band (who also played the 2006 Reunion) Legal Tender. It'll be a hot time in the old town that night. So be prepared to rock. If you have any questions, call me at 407.340.2318. Also you can check out the TIN HOUSE myspace page at: www.myspace.com/tinhouseband For more info on upcoming shows, send me an email at: info@ZShowz.com Rockin' on, my musical comrades.
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Zaida Zoller - 7.25.2009
Thanks for the plug Tommy. I'm a slacker for not mentioning this sooner. THE CHOSEN FEW are playing tonight at McWells. I'm sure many of you remember them from the really old days . . . This will be the second time they've played for me there. Lots of great memories. McWells is at 4575 S. Orange Avenue in Orlando, at the corner of Holden and S. Orange. Hope some of you can make it.
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TWilliams - 7.25.2009
nice birthday tribute to Steve Goodman today Lee . enjoying all the tunes...
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TWilliams - 7.25.2009
lmao ... Bridge not Bride . I guess a sighing bride can be a good or bad thing too...
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TWilliams - 7.25.2009
Zaida & jo reminded me of seeing Trower along with Peter Frampton and KC w/the Sunshine Band (genres be damned ?! )at a Downtown Disney free concert . "Bride of Sighs" at full volume through the steets brought people running to the show . KC ,wearing yellow spandex that David Lee Roth mustve lent him , and sweating like a factory worker made me wish I'd brought rain gear .YUK . Trower and Frampton were playing for each other , obviously . Game , Set & Match that evening to Mr. Trower . He was smokin hot , and HOB will be too . If I can fight off this damn OCD about finding that GFRR poster , I'll be @ McWells 2nite for the 5 dollar rock n roll show Zaida is putting on there .
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TWilliams - 7.25.2009
jo's post reminded me of getting a copy of GFRR and , upon opening the LP was pleasantly surprised to see they included a poster , which was icing on the cake , and , soon on the wall . It was a montage of different pics , etc ...including a letter from a fan reporting they had seen Eric Burdon do 'Heartbreaker', and ,"he really butchered it up ,can you sue him ?" ! Testament to the passion of the fans of one of the greatest live bands of all time .
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jo - 7.25.2009
40 YEARS ago, this month of July - Grand Funk RR started funking. they played free at atlanta international pop fest. loved instantly, they were invited back the next day to close the gig!!!!!!!!!!signed not too long after that and the rest is MD&M history. i wish mark farner would come to the plaza.....
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jo - 7.25.2009
Zaida - YOU ARE THE WOMAN!!! thank you!!!
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Zaida Zoller - 7.25.2009
LOVE ROBIN TROWER! He's gotten better with age! Thanks for all the great notes about the MIKE LYONS celebration. It was a pleasure hosting the event. We raised (including Paypal) around $4,000 and of course the money flow doesn't need to stop. If any one hasn't and would like to send Mike a little green cheer, you can go to Paypal.com, hit the "send money" button, then enter: mikelyonsmedicalfund@gmail.com. When it says "purchase" and "personal" - hit "personal" - then "gift" - then pay with a credit card. Technologically simple! It was an honor meeting and seeing everyone and I hope to see you again soon. Don't be strangers. It was truly a glorious evening and and thank you for all your support and good lovin' vibes. Blessings!
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jo - 7.24.2009
robin - day of the eagle - trower will be at hob orlando on oct 17. tix $21.
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Jim McPherson - 7.24.2009
I've actually got one of those Zeta7 cards too ... Wayne Mereck gave it to me when he was in town a couple of years ago. I think he found some for sale on ebay.
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Mike Zarek - 7.24.2009
I used to have a whole box of those Zeta7 cards. They may still exist in my Dad's garage, but I highly doubt it.
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jo - 7.24.2009
that artifact of a zeta7 card bobby is holding is mine. i had it out that night. a lady said "oh my gosh that must really be old!" i said "it might be but we just needed to clean some seeds, i swear that is what is was for all along..." very thin plastic material...........never did really use it for a discount anywhere...
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jo - 7.24.2009
mike - thanks! - just to be clear; i try not to take them of folks unless i speak to them first. so most every one on there was after a cool conversation with, well, whoever was in the pic! :) yours are great as well !!
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Mike Zarek - 7.23.2009
Nice pics jo!
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jo - 7.22.2009
thank you to lee arnold...
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Lee Arnold - 7.22.2009
Lots of pictures posted at the BLOG now. Thank you to Zeek and jo.
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jo - 7.21.2009
thanks for playing this roberta flack- lee
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Mike Zarek - 7.21.2009
I thought it was just an awsome night altogether. The outpouring of love for Mike was magnificent. Also, I had a chance to meet many of the radio folks that I had heard in my younger days, all of whom were influences for my own days in radio. I even had to admit to Mike that when I was out in California I swiped one of his bits (...and coming up... we'll have that Led Zeppelin Christmas Classic: Stairway To Christmas!) that I had heard many years earlier..
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Neal Mirsky - 7.21.2009
I am almost speechless (which is quite rare for me) after seeing so many old friends at the Mike Lyons celebration sunday afternoon...For some of us it's been over 3 decades and yet it was like the years just melted away. It was truly awesome to see Chal Martina, Randy Molnar, Hanna, Lee Hallock, Bobby Church, Craig Michaels and of course, the man of the hour, Mike Lyons...Lee, you were sorely missed but it was kind of like you were there, since you were the person responsible for bringing us all together in the first place and harnessing our passion for music and radio by giving us a purpose...It was also great to see many friends from some of my other Orlando radio incarnations like Mick Dolan & Wayne Osley (WDIZ), Scott Stover (Z-102), Slats (Q96) and friends who transcended all of it like Brock Whaley, Mike Cooper and Richard Pachter...It was also great to meet Jim and Tommy who reminded me that what we did over 30 years ago stills mean so much to so many people...The one thing that everyone of us in that packed room (as well as the many people who couldn't make it but called or sent emails in support) had in common was a deep affection for Mike. It was quite obvious that Mike is a fighter and he now realizes that he's got a huge crowd in his corner...I guess I wasn't so speechless after all...As Mike would probably say "I'll be here all week, try the veal"
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Lee Arnold - 7.21.2009
I will be posting all of Zeek's photos tomorrow on the BLOG.
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TWilliams - 7.21.2009
jo- I told that guy (who took our pic) the web addy, etc . also,the gal that was hanging w/Zaida asked me where she could send for all to see . gave her the info also . I will go see Hannah also , as she took some pics too . I wrote all my info down for her , and ended up giving it to Mike's girlfriend in the event that I may be of any service to them throughout Mike's recovery . I'll let ya know more when I do ...
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jo - 7.21.2009
there was a wonderful lady and a young gentleman that i referred to as, mr flirting w/ the camera (as he was photographing for mike event, and was flirting w/ pretty young girls in the process, which i told him was very genius of him) anyhow they photographed all night long and i wonder, does anyone know where those photos will be posted, if at all?
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TWilliams - 7.20.2009
we'll have to watch eBay to see if he tries to sell it ...
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TWilliams - 7.20.2009
:-)
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jo - 7.20.2009
lee - is that you, or tommy posing as you? how will we ever tell? is his signature really that close to yours?
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Lee Arnold - 7.20.2009
Chal,my dear old friend. So glad it was such a special day for Mike and all of you who were so fortunate to be there. Please visit the board more often and share some old WORJ stories.
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jo - 7.20.2009
i vote for craig to write a book of short stories of his life and times...or a few experiences at least...
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Chal Martina - 7.20.2009
Talk about the LOVE. Talk about putting your hands on the radio and feel the healing vibrations. Talking about last night, a night for Mike. Folks from across the country here to honor our dear friend. Folks coming together who haven't been together in 30 years. Just overwhelming for all.
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Jim McPherson - 7.20.2009
Lee, nice " Space " theme you've got going today for the 40th anniversary of man landing on the moon. Man, what a day that was !
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JIm McPherson - 7.20.2009
Trust me Craig, I only feel that way on the inside ... the outside has definitely changed over the years haha !
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Craig Michaels - 7.20.2009
Jim, must be a "glass half empty" kind of thing... in those situations, I tend to look around and think, "Wow, everyone looks so good but *I* got so OLD!"
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TWilliams - 7.20.2009
Jim , it'll have to be August 29 then . Please remind me as the date approaches . Neil Mirsky... was an absolute gas to rap with . Likewise for Brock , even moreso when they were all with Hannah outside . I'm still pumped today , especially after reading Craig's post . As always man , you hit the nail on the head . thanks for sharing . Lee Arnold , you sir cannot only pick tunes , but indeed , people . It really showed yesterday as well as today . We love you all .
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Jim McPherson - 7.20.2009
Forgot to mention that I finally got to meet Neil Mirsky last night, a great pleasure! My friend Jimmy Mann went with me, he ended up knowing a ton of people there from the local music scene ( he played guitar for King Cowboy, among others, back in the day ). Jimmy said it was like stepping into a time capsule, I agree ! There was probably more people there that I knew, after 30+ years however, I just didn't recognize them. Kept thinking of Joe Walsh's line from " Life's Been Good " ... " everybody's so different, I haven't changed ". ; )
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Jim McPherson - 7.20.2009
Haha T ... way to " go with the flow " on the autograph request ! I won't be able to make the Tin House show on Aug. 1, got a high school reunion to go to that same night. Mike Logan did tell me that they are probably going to do one more show on Aug. 29 back out @ Wolfy's in Sanford before they call it a day again on Tin House. So for those who haven't seen them play yet, catch 'em while you still can !
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Craig Michaels - 7.20.2009
Though I haven't seen him for a long, long time, one of the REALLY good things I remember about Mike is that he didn't do things for the "wrong" reasons. He wasn't on the radio to be a grandstander; he just felt like it was a great way to get music to people. He didn't do things to bring attention to himself, and in fact as I remember, he preferred to be a little out of the spotlight. Just a good guy with a real big heart (AND a wicked and mischievous sense of humor). It doesn't surprise me in the least that Mike never really thought about people's feelings towards him since glory and attention weren't motivating factors... which, of course, just speak all the better for him. I'm glad you had a chance to chat with him for a few to let him know how beloved he is in these parts! Truly a great individual, and I'm among those who owe a lot to him.
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TW - 7.20.2009
to follow up jo - hey Craig , modest 'weekenders' are Wolfmen too !
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jo - 7.20.2009
hey craig - i had that conversation with mr lyons about him being loved by people that he didnt even know had love for him, and his reply was so cool, he said " i am beginning to see that." thought you'd dig hearing that! ;)
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jo - 7.20.2009
to follow up on t- TRUE STORY!!
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Lee Arnold - 7.19.2009
Thank you one and all. I'm sitting here crying and laughing.
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TWilliams - 7.19.2009
and if I did'nt ramble enough before , I have to share this one ... Jo and I are sitting outside when a guy walks up and says to me - Aren't you LEE ARNOLD ? so, I gave him an autograph ...
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TWilliams - 7.19.2009
W O W ! ...ok,everybody remembers the scene from American Graffiti where Curt ,reacting to the vision of Suzanne Somers turns to the one , the only ONE he can count on for the end to meet his need - his DJ , the Wolfman . Tonight , we were blessed to get to be with an entire club full of OUR Wolfman's for one of the greatest events I've ever witnessed . And I did'nt even have to work this show ! Highlights among many - Seeing the look on Hannah's face and the look back to her from Mike Lyons when she first arrived . It was priceless and perfect ; Mike had just made his way towards the entry to the bar upon their meeting ...next , I'm outside , getting compliments on my shirt , naturally I start to hawk the shirt; " You can get one at WORJ . com , Lee Arnold has em -'I know , he sent me one . Hi , I'm Neal Mirsky '...yeah , Wolfman Mirsky snuck right up on me in the middle of my sales pitch ! We talked , and I woulda listened the rest of the night ...got to hang with Zaida a little, Hannah even more . How in the hell did you get any work done at the station w/those angels around , Lee ?...met and talked w/ Wolfmen Martina, Osley , Church and of course Mike Lyons ...watched Randy blush when Hannah brought up his acting career . All the while , mind you , you could FEEL what was going on between all these old pals of one another ...Mike Lyons sister - that gal can sing ! Once we got all the signatures on the shirt , Mike Z . said the time was now to present it to Mike Lyons . Gave the shirt to Debbie and asked her to give it to Mike on stage surrounded by all the other Wolfmen ...Mike's voice was strong , and he told about having new music in his VW enroute to the station ,the thrill to him of same then , "1 - 2 - 3- WE LOVE YOU MIKE " from the crowded room and the stage in unison as Mike was holding the shirt ...Mike Lyons is a very rich man ... Mike Z. totally bailed me out with his camera phone . I could not get a good pic inside that place . ( No flash on mine :-( ). Jim pointed out Mike Logan from Tin House , I went over later and talked with him a bit... we both had that "Hey , I know you " moment , and said at the same time " Ill see you at the Aug 1 show here " ...Jim , if you can make it , that show will be on me . Jo - what a nice gal ! I thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with you . Lee , she went outside and retrieved the World Tour T to present to Mike's girlfriend ...the moment moved both gals ...I was moved by witnessing it ...and on and on . The Zig Zag Man caught up with us around 7:30ish , and , it was a good thing !? :-) ....oh, on a personal note , ran right into the friend my daughter was named after 31 years ago ! It's a small world , and , it was closer to being 'right' than anything I've experienced in years . Man oh Man , it was great to be a teenager today . Today , I was Curt living American Grafitti ...
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Jim McPherson - 7.19.2009
Tommy, Zeke, Jo, Zaida ... so good to finally meet you all in person tonite. What an awesome turnout for Mike .. I know his spirits had to be lifted ! I got to hook up with some old high school classmates as well, Mike's sister Deb among them. Highlight of the night was having a bunch of Mike's old friends / co-workers get him up onstage to recount what an impact he'd made on their lives ... a great tribute to how well respected Mike is in the music / radio biz ! And yeah Lee ... lotsa people wanted to know if I'd kept my WORJ t-shirt in a time capsule ! I kept telling them ... WORJ.com, ya gotta check it out ... only $12.00 to get your own ... and they've got a radio station just like you remember ! Again, what an awesome night ... nothing but love all around !!! : )
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jo - 7.19.2009
the best i can say is that i met an establishment full of very warm and wonderful people today/tonight. not one person did i know coming in the door, however left feeling as if i knew so so many, for years. I thanked mr lyons for playing robin trower's sweet wine of love, back when we would call and request it, i thanked him for being reliable to a central florida sound. he just smiled and said that he "wanted" to play it for us. and on a small not so sad note, an exec decision was made to give to susan, girlfriend of mike, the tour shirt, so she would not have to wait for one, and her and mike could match! i wish them the best and hope the event was very successful for them.
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Mike Zarek - 7.19.2009
For those of you that missed Lyonspalooza, you missed a great evening. The place was packed. All the bands kicked ass. Lots of old friends getting together for good music and fun. There were raffles for prizes, including a guitar signed by all the members of Blood Sweat & Tears along with 4 tix to any BS&T concert. Dick Shane of WLOF fame brought an original WLOF license plate (the black plate with the white letters) along with a bunch of other WLOF memorabilia (including a weekly Top40 flier featuring Doug VanAllen). It was auctioned off and brought $175 bux... the last band was just going on when I left a little after 9:00 ...
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Mike Zarek - 7.19.2009
Yeah Lee, you can expect a bump in T-shirt sales.
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jo - 7.19.2009
and plug we did. it was getting to sound like the how did you break your arm story; worj.com was mentioned many times. what a wonderful event. i cannot begin to add adjectives. but give me a few minutes, just bear w me. and i will share...
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Lee Arnold - 7.19.2009
Zeek has added some Photos from Lyonspalooza. Go to BLOG at left.
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John Aseff - 7.19.2009
When I went to the blog to see Jo's shirt pics I expected to see Jo in the shirt.
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John Aseff - 7.19.2009
All you guys who are planning to wear your WORJ tshirts are bound to be asked where you got them. It's a good opportunity to plug Lee and this site :-)
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John Aseff - 7.19.2009
I wish I could attend the benefit for Mike today but I'm 500 miles away. Jim and I went to Edgewater HS with his sister Debbie. When I told her I couldn't be there but wanted to make a donation, she started a PayPal account to accept donations. If you can't make the show, please donate. Go to PayPal and donate to MikeLyonsMedicalFund@gmail.com.
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Mike Zarek - 7.19.2009
In Orlando, getting ready to head over to the 'lyonspalooza' event... I'll be in my WORJ paraphernalia... See y'all there.
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Craig Michaels - 7.19.2009
Jo's Wonderous Orlando Reminiscence Journey... abbreviated WORJ, of course!
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Craig Michaels - 7.19.2009
By the time I left Orlando, the FairBanks Inn had been converted into a medical center of some sort, but the old FBI sign was still standing. If the sign is still there, that's my vote for next stop on the T-Shirt tour...
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Lee Arnold - 7.19.2009
Where should jo and the WORJ TShirt go next?
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jo - 7.19.2009
can we get a big ole no rain chant down here!!! lee - i laughed so hard i cried! thanks for sharing. :)
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Lee Arnold - 7.19.2009
Wish I could join everyone at the Lyonspalooza event today. Please tell Mike how much I love him when you see him today. Thanks.
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Lee Arnold - 7.19.2009
jo has taken a WORJ TShirt on a World Tour of Orlando landmarks. Check it out at the BLOG to the left.
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JIm McPherson - 7.19.2009
Heading over to the benefit for Mike Lyons this afternoon ( wearing my WORJ t-shirt of course ! ). Looking forward to supporting a worthy cause, hearing some good music and meeting some of y'all in person. Be nice to finally put some faces to the names I've seen on this board for so long ... hope to see everyone there !
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TWilliams - 7.19.2009
sure - hoy9o@aol.com
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jo - 7.19.2009
t- its a what it looks like now of joint
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jo - 7.19.2009
joni, she is in my supergruop... do you mind if i get your email, i'll send you a pic...
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jo - 7.19.2009
gonna try, gonna try, gonna try, gonna try...
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TWilliams - 7.19.2009
jo- while 'Big Yellow Taxi' is playing , it sinks in even more after reading your post about the 'Joint' . then again, anything is possible. as was so aptly said long ago - you're too old when regret replaces dreams - or something like that . any chance you will be at the Mike Lyons Celebration 2day ?
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jo - 7.19.2009
t- i rode out there yesterday (joint/ joint) looks like the fat lady already; well.. the place is still standing. and the mail lady said it is still open as a furniture store, even on saturdays. i didnt see anyone though. there are still small speed bumps in the parking lot, and a sign by the door that says no loitering in the parking lot...then well there is that definite need for a weedeating tree trimming. in a word i'd say the place looks a little "saggy". gravity i suppose...
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TWilliams - 7.18.2009
Jim - Arlo's Show was probably one of the best I ever was paid to attend . Along w/ the Southern Rockers , he brought in Richie Havens -a helluva nice,quiet guy . HUGE hands , and , I think he was wearing the same thing he was wearing at Woodstock ;-)...Larry Carlton , who can really play a guitar also , David Benoit , Manley Moondog and 3 Kool Kats starring Woody Harrelson (not that great) and some other bands I dont recall ... backstage in the 'Mock Rock'- HRC's portable cafe originally used for Farm Aid , Harrelson was the life of the party . And 92 was as your experience - hot as hell , sweating our asses off during the days , freezing after sundown ! A red hot weekend though !
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Jim McPherson - 7.18.2009
Hey T, that's cool that you got to work that Arlo show ... I went to the one he did in '90 in Vero Beach where he and Don Henley wee the headliners. Funny, it was just the opposite of that Tampa show, it was in March and it went to near freezing soon as the sun went down. And though I didn't know it at the time, one of Henley's backup singers was a then unknown Sheryl Crow.
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TWilliams - 7.18.2009
pretty cool stuff about the 'Joint' also . It would be fun to take part and see it to completion - only problem is that the hundred year old fat lady will probably pass on and leave someone a mess ... :-)
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TWilliams - 7.18.2009
I was fortunate enough to get to work Arlo Guthrie's Indian River Festival in 92 where we saw Toy perform songs from the 'new' solo effort as well MTB classics...man, Toy's one big right thumb was just as impressive as The Outlaw's "Guitar Army" that evening . Both bands were in great form . No competition either,just a bunch of Southern Gentlemen on stage as well as backstage ...thanks for the heads up Jim .
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JIm McPherson - 7.18.2009
I don't recall seeing the KISS jet ... must've been when I was hiding under the concession stand trying to escape the searing summer sun ! And ZZ Top was probably suffering heatstroke in addition to being wasted. : )
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Roger Brown - 7.18.2009
I remember tanker trucks at each end of the field with 8-10 water spigots accross the back and a constant line waiting for water. Did you see the powder blue KISS Learjet buzz the stadium about an hour after their set? Also, ZZ Top was suppose to be recorded for a live album, but Donnie & Billy were too wasted to play record quality music.
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Jim McPherson - 7.18.2009
Speaking of the Marshall Tucker Band, I just came across the digital re-release of Toy Caldwell's one solo album " Son Of The South ". Originally released in '92, it was pulled from circulation shortly after his death in '93. It features guest appearances by Charlie Daniels and Gregg Allman along with re-worked versions of MTB songs " Fly Eagle Fly " and " This Ol' Cowboy " that hold up nicely to the originals. And as a bonus track, there's a killer live version of " Can't You See " from Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam. Someone's listing a CD of this album for sale on Amazon for $145.00 but you can buy the mp3 version for $8.99. A definite must own for all fans of classic Southern rock !
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Jim McPherson - 7.18.2009
Yeah Roger, I was at that show ! I'm thinking it was July 4th weekend in 1975 but I could be wrong on that. I remember it was hotter than hell on that field, like being in an oven ! KISS must've been miserable playing in the daytime sun with all that leather and make-up. Lot of great music that day though !
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Roger Brown - 7.18.2009
I'm trying to remember info on an all day music festival in Tampa, summer of '76. It might have been called THe Florida Jams Festival. It openned with Pure Prairie League (not mentioned on promo's) and ended with ZZ Top. Other bands were War, KISS, Marshall Tucker, and Johnny Winter. Google search doesn't have it. Anyone else remember or attend this one?
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jo - 7.17.2009
http://www.myspace.com/the_joint_in_the_woods
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jo - 7.17.2009
there is a my space page called "the "original" joint in the woods" longwood fl. seems like they are interested in finding documentation, if you will, of the actual fact of some of the old bands that they term on the site are "rumored" to have played there in the heyday. so, i don't know if any of y'all are my spacer's; however may be able to help this cat out. check it out if you have a minute or 2.
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jo - 7.17.2009
walter cronkite, god rest his soul. what a human being. wow. that my friends, is an end of an era.
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TWilliams - 7.16.2009
Lee, talk about authentic WORJ - you nailed it with those cuts from Led Zep on vinyl . The only way it coulda been better would be the added 'hum' from a car stereo while venturing out to Chase Rd with the old gang ...
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Zaida Zoller - 7.15.2009
ZSHOWZ announces A Celebration for Mike Lyons, long time Orlando resident and musical friend, recently diagnosed with both liver and pancreatic cancer. Mike Lyons moved to Orlando from Kittery, Maine at a young age, graduating from Edgewater High School in 1970. He began his career in Orlando back in 1971 by publishing the city's first underground newspaper and promoting the first rock show at the Citrus Bowl (Cactus, Bloodrock, Potliquor and Dr. John for $3). He was Music Director and announcer for WORJ, WDIZ and WHTQ in Orlando, Program Director for 98 Rock (WXTB) in Tampa, and spent the last eight years of his radio career as mornings/Assistant Program Director at WZTA Miami. Mike entered the record business in the mid-90’s. From 1995-2000 he was VP of AAA Promotions at Lee Arnold Marketing. Mike joined TripleARadio.com as columnist (The Forest) and contributing editor in 2001. A Celebration for Mike Lyons (see poster below) will be Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 4 p.m. at McWells, and include performances by Thomas Wynn & the Believers; Galloway–Kelliher, Beth McKee; Rick Birkbeck & Friends; Heather Lee & Jordan Wynn; Bob Carr; Dennis, Jeff & Bari; Wendy Benson, and others, with special appearances by many of radio’s best and brightest. This is a fundraising event with all proceeds to go to Mike to help out with medical bills and other expenses. McWells is located in the Gatlin Center where Holden, Gatlin and Orange Avenue converge, at 4757 S. Orange Avenue in Orlando (407-855.4006). McWells is a nonsmoking venue featuring a variety of good food and a full bar. Tickets are $10 at the door. The public is invited. Support Alive Entertainment Z Showz must go on! _____________________________ ZShowz P.O. Box 560041 Orlando, FL 32856 407.340.2318
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TWilliams - 7.14.2009
...is it just me , or , does Les Dudek look like Doug Van Allen ??
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Lee Arnold - 7.14.2009
Contribute to the Fees and General Expenses associated with streaming WORJ.com. OR You can contribute to the "Buy Lee Arnold a new Central Air Conditioner" Fund. OR You can pay me that money you've owed me but haven't gotten around to paying. :-) Click Donate to help. Thanks in advance.
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Lee Arnold - 7.13.2009
Hey Wayne. Thanks for asking. Good days. Bad Days. Getting Meds balanced. I plan on being around for many years to come, but right now getting used to own mortality. Trying to reduce stress. Not easy.
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TWilliams - 7.13.2009
...and y'all remember that we've an important date this Sunday . Hope everyone can make the Mike Lyons Benefit .
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TWilliams - 7.13.2009
"Monster.."always gets the blood flowing . Keep em coming Lee . I've got a lot to do today !
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jo - 7.12.2009
if only stevie wonder's love in need of love, could be played over the daily morning announcements of life. then everyone would wake up in their "right mind". thank you lee for your great mind of music. it sounds wonderful over here!!
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Wayne Mereck - 7.11.2009
Lee, it has been a month since your surgery, how are you feeling? As soon as I get a sound card and get it installed, I will be listening to .com. Computers can be such a pain.
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Lee Arnold - 7.10.2009
Hey J - Welcome to the WORJ Board. That Embroidered patch that you have is extremely rare. Take good care of it. If you haven't already, give a listen to our streaming, live radio project. Simply click on the "Listen Live" Button and enter the "Time Warp".
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J Dalton - 7.10.2009
Wow, I still have the little embroidered patch that a I got at a King Biscuit Flower Hour listening party!! Great to see this site, the internet is a wonderful thing!!
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jo - 7.10.2009
tomorrow is that xmas in july day where you get free slurpees at 7-11!! woohoo!
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TWilliams - 7.7.2009
'Big Medicine' on T.V. today. Another verse to the soundtrack of our lives .
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Craig Michaels - 7.6.2009
Just saw that Allen Klein died. I guess, depending on whether he was battling you or on your side, from a musician's standpoint he was either a snake or a saint... either way, there's not a lot of doubt that he had a great deal of influence on the way the music industry is run. Quoting from the news story, "Its (his company, ABKCO) assets include recordings by the Rolling Stones, the Animals, Herman's Hermits, Bobby Womack, the Kinks, Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell and many others. The publishing arm boasts more than 2,000 copyrights including compositions by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, Cooke, Womack, Ray Davies of the Kinks and Pete Townshend of the Who." Not easy to have SO much influence when you don't record a single note in your entire life.
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Wayne Mereck - 7.4.2009
T, Thanks for the Bday wish. I hope everyone has an enjoyable 4th! I will listen to some Blue Stingrays and pretend I can smell the salt in the air. Gonna be in the low 100s in the shade here and only 30% humidity. Sure not CF. Cheers!
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Lee Arnold - 7.4.2009
LONG MAY IT WAVE
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Craig Michaels - 7.3.2009
Minor revelation: when an old pal comes into town unexpectedly and accompanies you to Beale Street and is ready, willing and able to close the bars on Beale with you, it can sometimes lead to a somewhat hazy next day...
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Mike Zarek - 7.3.2009
T: It's my intenetion to be at the benefit on the 19th, WORJ shirt and all! So, yeah, twist they guy's arm! I'm also going to try and catch the Poco/PPL show, and Hot Tuna as well!
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TWilliams - 7.3.2009
oh - Happy Birthday America and especially to that renegade rocker Wayne this weekend . Hope you have a great one buddy !
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TWilliams - 7.3.2009
Mike - sure, I'll twist his arm for ya... any chance you'll 'Glide' into town for the benefit show on the 19th ?Poco will be another great show @ The Plaza . Met them and Fabulous T-Birds at a HRC show put on at Wekiva Falls in 96 . A highlight of the event was a drunk guy that climbed to the top of a tree behind our set-up to get a better view ( ? ) ...Cops told him to come down , and , he did...hitting every branch in the trre before landing in the water with a thud. Everyone ran over , cops escorted him away - then , the next thing you know , cops are back because Kim Wilson was surrounded by bikini clad fans ...yeah, he looked like he was in 'danger'... A helluva good show .
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jo - 7.3.2009
craig- i've not seen them either, but i used to play the crap out of magnolia on the guitar.
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jo - 7.3.2009
i dont know who runs the plaza now, however i have to give them props.... if you look at their site they have a lot of volunteer opps and internship programs as well for folks wanting to learn all aspects of production. right down to concession. plus, they have the best dern bands lined up that have played in this town in quite some time. come a long way from that dual screened movie theater with the smoking section off to the left side.... happy 4th careful on the roads, and on the boats as well.
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Lee Arnold - 7.2.2009
Poco. How cool. Had some Tech Problems on WORJ IRadio. Fixed and back up rockin'
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Craig Michaels - 7.2.2009
I've never seen Poco (gasp!), but I have seen PPL in concert. They were not only really good on stage, but a lot of fun and very personable. I enjoyed the evening, and it looked as though the band did as well.
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Roger Brown - 7.2.2009
Just a head's up on some upcoming shows at the Plaza. Poco and Pure Prairie League on August 2 and Hot Tuna on August 30. Have a great 4th, y'all.
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Lee Arnold - 7.2.2009
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY to all of you guys. Please be safe and have a great weekend.
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Craig Michaels - 7.1.2009
Jeez... it's only 93 here today... I best pull out the sweat pants and extra blankets. I think I'm catching chill...
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Mike Zarek - 6.29.2009
T: ask him if he'd like to do a Road Glide as a charity/demo case! ;)
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JIm McPherson - 6.28.2009
Just heard Screamin' Jay Hawkins " I Put A Spell On You " ... LOL, I can only imagine how much that song must've scared the Be-Jesus out of uptight white folk everywhere back in 1956 ! : )
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TWilliams - 6.28.2009
Hey Mike ! just sent it . built locally by a guy I know...
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Mike Zarek - 6.27.2009
T: OK, I'm a H-D fan.. Let's see the pic of Gregg and his new ride.... zeek@671mrpc.com
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TWilliams - 6.27.2009
Lee- just a thought on your A/C woes..if there is a local Tech school , call them for a second opinion . You may get a different diagnosis, if not a better price . If that fails, I'll come to Wisc . and fix it for a trip to CSN with ya ...
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TWilliams - 6.27.2009
My brother tells me that the suite remained as intended for 'MJ only' up to the time when WDW sold the Lake Buena Vista property . He also tells me that they would see MJ there alone in the Magic Kingdom with his entourage after hours enjoying the rides . As for Neverland, you proposed an excellent idea - IF his own children will benefit from the venture . Whatever he was besides the phenomenal artist the world knew , he and his family certainly deserve the dignity from here on any of us would want ...the lyrics of "Easy To Be Hard" come to mind...
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Lee Arnold - 6.27.2009
I was given a great choice this week. During record high temps, central ac died. Replace condenser for $2500 or get new AC for $3500. Great choice. Using fans for now. The joy of home ownership. :-)
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Lee Arnold - 6.27.2009
jo: Cool. Enjoy.
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JIm McPherson - 6.27.2009
To this day, Eddie Van Halen maintains he never received a dime for the legendary guitar solo he contributed to " Beat It ". He claims he did it as a favor to producer Quincy Jones and joked that MJ could return the favor by giving him dance lessons someday.
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Jim McPherson - 6.27.2009
I remember hearing about the MJ suite Tommy, wonder whatever became of it ? I would imagine Disney had to distance themselves from MJ after the child molestation charges became public. I'm wondering if someone will take over his Neverland ranch and turn it into a Graceland style shrine ?
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TWilliams - 6.27.2009
Jim, during that time period , WDW went all out to cater to MJ - so much so that a custom suite was built at one of their hotels that came to be known as the "Black & White Suite" . A friend that was a Mgr there had pictures of himself & MJ in the suite displayed in his foyer ... probably a year or two before the release of the song 'Black or White' featuring Slash on guitar .
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jo - 6.27.2009
lee- "if you bubble wrap mailer it; it will come." got it today, thank you!!
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JIm McPherson - 6.27.2009
Here's an interesting bit of trivia ... reportedly, Michael Jackson recorded as many as 8 new songs at Bee-Jay Recording Studios right after the release of Thriller in the early '80s. Supposedly, none of the songs have ever seen the light of day. Story @ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31577260
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TWilliams - 6.27.2009
received an email from a friend last night that shows Gregg Allman with his new Harley . besides Mike , I dont know who else is a fan of H-D ,but if you'd like to check it out,let me know and I'll forward you a copy...
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jo - 6.26.2009
$33 & $50 for tix
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jo - 6.26.2009
the killers at ucf arena on 10/1 tickets on sale today (sat)
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Lee Arnold - 6.26.2009
Please let me know when you get the T.
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Lee Arnold - 6.26.2009
HAD to play those songs. Sad ending.
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jo - 6.26.2009
not yet lee
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Lee Arnold - 6.26.2009
jo-Tshirt arrive yet?
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Dragline - 6.26.2009
Shake it all you want... how many hard boiled eggs can you eat?
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Cool Hand Luke - 6.26.2009
I'm shakin' it Boss, I'm shakin' it
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jo - 6.26.2009
and as they taught us when we were kids: shake it baby shake it!!!(j5)
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jo - 6.26.2009
no matter how bad, at least for all of us there is still a day. when we wake up in the morning and have the grandest of opportunities to see yet again, the light of day, well now, fortunate ones we are i'd say. everyone, have a beautiful day!
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Lee Arnold - 6.25.2009
Michael Jackson Died. Farrah Fawcett Died. Sky Saxon (Seeds) Died. Damn lousy day. Please stay well everyone.
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jo - 6.24.2009
lee- based upon your 5 element theory this day, would you happen to have any earth wind & fire? ;)
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TWilliams - 6.24.2009
picked up the new Chickenfoot . It's good . I tried to wrinkle the walls of the van with it ; the old GM iron handled it rather well ...sorry to hear about your situation Jim , hope it leads to something better for you ... hopefully we can all get together at the event !
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TWilliams - 6.24.2009
"yeah , what jo said "...& you all ROCK !
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jo - 6.23.2009
reminder: love is all you need
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John Aseff - 6.23.2009
I meant to thank Jim for the email about the celebration for Mike and Jo for the Caringbridge link.
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John Aseff - 6.23.2009
I just went on the Caringbridge site and sent a message to Mike. I hope you all do the same.
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jo - 6.23.2009
craig - thank you for those perfect as usual words from you. i can only follow that up by saying "yeah, what craig said!"
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Craig Michaels - 6.23.2009
The Caring Bridge site that Jo posted a link for seems like a good idea... I have a feeling that Mike has very little idea as to how many lives he has affected in a positive way, and hopefully he'll be able to see how many friends and "friends he hasn't met" are sending along concern and good wishes...
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jo - 6.23.2009
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/michaellyons/mystory
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Jim McPherson - 6.23.2009
Thanks for the heads up Lee, sorry to hear that about Mike ! Tommy, I'd like to check out that fundraiser event for Mike on July 19 @ McWells, it's definitely a worthy cause ! Depends on if I'm working by then or not ... got laid off back in April and haven't landed a new job as of yet so I'm kinda up in the air right now. I'll get in touch with you about it when I know more.
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TWilliams - 6.23.2009
Hey Jim - glad you got the Winter Bros ...the intro is truly a classic . Aug. 1 sounds good , as well as the July 19 event @ McWells . Maybe something we locals can contribute to ...
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Lee Arnold - 6.22.2009
Michael is going through some fairly major health issues. All prayers and well wishes for his complete recovery would be truly appreciated.
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Jim McPherson - 6.22.2009
Hey Lee, I just got a list of upcoming events from Zaida Zoller's Z-Showz site and noticed there was a fundraiser coming up for Mike Lyons on July 19. Hope everythings OK with him, do you know what the deal is with that ?
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JIm McPherson - 6.22.2009
Hey Tommy, John forwarded me that clip of " Rock & Roll, Hoochie Coo ", great stuff ! Funny at the beginning where Edgar talks about people always asking him " ... where's your brother ? ". I think Johnny later released an album titled Hey, Where's Your Brother ? I plan on going to see Tin House again when they play McWells Aug. 1 ... let me know if you think you might make it, we can hook up for some beers and story swapping !
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TWilliams - 6.21.2009
The best to all in the ORJ family..."and the WORLD" . everybody reach out to your Mom's today too !
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John Aseff - 6.21.2009
In honor of Father's Day Tommy just sent me a smokin' live version of "Rock & Roll Hootchie Coo" by Johnny and Edgar. I had never heard that version before so it was a special treat. I forwarded it to Jim. THANKS TOMMY!
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Jim McPherson - 6.21.2009
Went and saw Tin House at Wolfy's in Sanford last nite ... man, they blew the roof off the joint!!! One of the highlights was a slamming run thru of " Be Good And Be Kind " featuring 3 lead guitars ( the keyboard player doubles on guitar ). Some choice covers were thrown in too ... Blind Faiths " Can't Find My Way Home ", ELPs " Lucky Man " a medley of CCR songs and a show closer of " Highway 61 Revisited " and " Rock-n-Roll Hoochie Coo ", both done Johnny Winter style! And of course, a number of songs from their new CD Winds of Past ( of which I won a free copy in the raffle ... sweet ! ). Turns out a few of the songs on the new record actually go back to 1969, from when they recorded a demo tape at BeeJay Recording Studios for the late Bill Vermillion ( the band members were all only about 17 years old at the time ! ). Floyd Radford told how the song " Silver Star " on the first album took it's name from Silver Star Rd., where the studio was located. They'll be playing again Aug. 1 @ McWells on S. Orange Ave; go see them if you can, you won't regret it !
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JIm McPherson - 6.20.2009
Nice " Summer Time " theme you got going there Lee ! Definitely feels like summer here in FLA ... 95 in the shade and 105 degree heat index with humidity to match ... whew ! Maybe a little Henry Paul Band " Feel The Heat " ? : )
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Jim McPherson - 6.20.2009
I remember the Osibisa van but I can't recall the Oedipus cars, maybe it'll come to me later ! Do you remember the guy with the old beater that had tiki lights strung all around the outside of the car ? He had stuff written all over the car like " Stop honking - my squirrels are pedaling as fast as they can ! ". I do believe he was a coupla fries short of a Happy Meal.
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TWilliams - 6.20.2009
Hey John ! - Greek tragedy as a theme for your ride. What a novel concept !The real tragedy is customizing now entails stick on facsimiles of Buick's 'port holes' and - voila!- youre customized !the guy that owned the Osibisa van went all out- it was a magazine worthy customization . Another guy in the area had a Ford van with the Panama Red guy on the sides of it - a real beast as a runner too . We used to call them the 'Show n Go Boys'.
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John Aseff - 6.20.2009
Tommy - I think I do remember that Dodge van. I also remember the guy who used to drive around the Edgewater/Lee Rd area with the highly decorated cars. I believe he had two. I think he named them Oedipus Rex 1 and 2. Jim may have more info on that.
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TWilliams - 6.19.2009
you're right Craig ...Gentle Giant was another ... also along w/ Hipgnosis a book was edited and produced called The Album Cover Album...a very cool collection of all genres artwork from many artists .
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Craig Michaels - 6.19.2009
Weren't the Osibisa album covers (the early ones, at least) done by Roger Dean, who made such a name for himself with the Yes album covers?
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TWilliams - 6.19.2009
Osibisa = flying elephants
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TWilliams - 6.19.2009
anyone remember the Dodge van seen around town way back when that had the artwork from Osibisa ?
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jo - 6.19.2009
happy 25th b-day to the mini van; although you will never qualify in memories like the customized van....
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Craig Michaels - 6.18.2009
All things considered, then, it might seem as though the band got strong-armed into playing that night. Tough position for a band, I would think, because the fans will never know the whole story - the only thing they would have taken away from it was "those lousy SOBs didn't play." As I remember, a whole bunch of excellent blues people took the stage that night, sort of an extended jam that lasted several songs and for a long, long time. Still, from the press conference on, the whole afternoon and evening felt weird.
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TWilliams - 6.18.2009
Craig,youre probably right on the mark with the adjective 'pounced'. Originally,mgmt wanted to bring Chuck Berry back to include him w/Top . Others remarked about the 'hassle' of dealing w/Berry and his requests for the June 90 show - among those his requirement for old style Fender tube amps as per his contract . Come to think of it , the drum kit was not changed between sets at the Delta Blues Show , and ZZ did not take a large part in sound checks . They were as you remembered pretty funny , and real nice guys .
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Craig Michaels - 6.18.2009
A bit more about that Hard Rock show with Z Z Top... I was lucky enough to be among the horde of radio people and journalists at a mass "news conference" sort of thing where the band was interviewed en masse. Funny boys, by the way, which you'd pretty much expect. Anyways, that show was a benefit for the Delta Blues Museum, which Z Z Top had done a lot to raise money for; they're truly and honestly big deal fans of blues music, especially delta blues. During the press conference, somebody asked them about their performance that was coming up that night, and the question took them totally by surprise. According to the band, they were NOT contracted to play at the event, just show up and sort of lend public relations type support. They also didn't know in advance (again, just their side of the story) that it was the grand opening of the venue and that they were being billed as the main attraction. I don't know if wires got crossed or if that's the truth or if Hard Rock just pounced on the opportunity to have them play or what... I guess it was a bit of a scramble for the guys in the band and all, and from what they said, a pretty odd situation to find themselves in.
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TWilliams - 6.18.2009
My oldest daughter,weaned on Rock n Roll naturally; called me last week to let me know she'd love to go to Steely Dan w/me . Told her great,cheap seats are fine by me - if I can hear em good it's really all that matters after so many shows through the years - then,she called again to tell me tickets were 87 bucks plus and she couldnt afford it . "No biggie honey, I'll buy if you want" ... 'No',- it was to be her treat . what a good little rocker she's always been !...which reminds me after Craig's experience of another hero to zero story of fans and rockers...in the summer of 1990 , the new Orlando Hard Rock Cafe hosted it's first concert for the public . The show was a benefit for the Delta Blues Museum . HRC printed Tshirts featuring a caricature of Muddy Waters , and sold tickets for the show headlined by a Robert Johnson Tribute Band . Special guests to justify the 125 dollar a head price were ZZ Top ...all went fairly well through set up, soundchecks and entry of the 600 or so guests .An Orlando Fire Chief attempted to shut down the show before it even started , but that was resolved . I think a leather bomber jacket presented to the Mayor had something to do with that... ;-) The tribute band opened the show , & were very good ; took a break , then stage set change , announcements , etc. I made the error of correcting a restaurant manager - Richard - who was telling some young guests that the musicians were Johnson and his band ! I turned to my manager and said "whats he talking about , Robert Johnson is as stiff as Richard's lacquered hair"...of course,'Dick' heard me...oops...anyway , ZZ Top was next and this was what everyone was waiting for...4 songs later , you could FEEL the building moving from the energy of the crowd . Energy that turned to anger as the crowd realized that the little old band from Texas was not returning..."F*** ZZ Top" ! could be heard outside and , by them downstairs in their RV , and Billy,Dusty & Frank looked worried and were asking where was their limo? ...perhaps Journey should have a ferry handy to get their old broken down selves off the island ??
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Craig Michaels - 6.17.2009
Had to pass this along... thought it was funny. The maintenance guy for our apartments is a really good guy; big, big fan of hair metal and lots of the arena rock from the 80s and 90s. There's a way cool venue very near where I live called the "Mud Island Amphitheatre," and every year they do a pretty nice summer concert series. Saw Jeff today and asked him if he had seen that Journey will be playing Mud Island in August, and he just lit up. Went on and on about how much he loves that band, how great they are, how much he respects them as musicians, etc. I asked him if he knew how much the tickets were, and when I told him ($75!!!), his face went to shock, and he blurted out, "WHAT?!?!? $75 bucks for those broken down old men?!?!?" From heroes to broken down old men in just seventy five bucks... that's quick. I must admit, I think that's an excessive price for Journey. By comparison, Robert Plant and Alison Krause played the venue last summer, and it was $42.50...
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Lee Arnold - 6.17.2009
Hope everyone enjoyed that as much as I did.
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jo - 6.17.2009
here's to all you freak flag flyers!!!
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jo - 6.17.2009
hey, lee arnold- you sound well on the ids
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
yes! or a very large spool in the back of the van
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jo - 6.17.2009
t- here's to speaker wire world wide!
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
I need to run some speaker wire outside...
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
man, it's just like the commercial - mmm mmm good
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Lee Arnold - 6.17.2009
I hope everyone is enjoying.
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jo - 6.17.2009
declaring my love for peter wolf and all his funkiness
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jo - 6.17.2009
and well,wth, how bout mearle haggard's are the good times really over for good
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jo - 6.17.2009
"musta got lost", anything from john lennon's rock n roll lp, and how bout makes no difference by the band.
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Lee Arnold - 6.17.2009
:-)
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
ditto Maestro :-)
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Jim McPherson - 6.17.2009
Ah, I'm in that special place right now ! Thanx Lee !
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Jim McPherson - 6.17.2009
Hearing a little Dave Mason right now ... I was checking out his most recent album *26 Letters 12 Notes* yesterday. It came out in Oct. of last year, didn't realize it had been close to 20 years since he last put out a proper studio album. All I can say is, if you were ever a Dave Mason fan, you won't be disappointed with it ! He's sounding and playing better than ever, the album sounds as good as anything his closest contemporary, Eric Clapton, has done in the past few years.
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
Love's Orange Skies ; Les Dudek - City Magic...may I send you others, Lee?
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
well,'Purples'... :-) & Paul McCartney - Let Me Roll It ; Ringo's No-No Song ; Beatles I've Got A Feeling...
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JIm McPherson - 6.17.2009
By the way, got an e-mail notice from Zaida that in addition to their Aug. 1 appearance / CD release party @ McWell's, Tin House will be appearing this Sat. @ Wolfy's in Sanford ( located at the Sanford Marina ). It's only a $5.00 cover, show starts at 8:30pm. Maybe see some of y'all there !
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JIm McPherson - 6.17.2009
Chicagos " Beginnings " always takes me to that special place !
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Lee Arnold - 6.17.2009
Today is ALL REQUEST DAY. Tell me what songs you'd like to hear and I'll do my best to play them between Noon and 5 PM CDT
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
one more - Southern California Purples
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
Lowdown is another good tune...Dialogue can inspire you to choke a Republican
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jo - 6.17.2009
dialogue
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jo - 6.17.2009
dialouge - always makes me cry especially in these days now. no explaining why they'd be in my supergroup!
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TWilliams - 6.16.2009
goood stuff from Chicago , Mike ! man,could Terry Kath wail !..and the Caribou Ranch special on TV made for the perfect end to that summer,Nixon resigning just a week before . I was in Philadelphia when he stepped down,and people there had flags out everywhere!
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TWilliams - 6.16.2009
another tidbit they added locally to the sad news was that Joe Walsh named the man and 'Walk...' as an influence and favorite
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Mike Zarek - 6.16.2009
(CNN) -- Ventures lead guitarist Bob Bogle, whose fretwork on such instrumental hits such as "Walk -- Don't Run" and "Hawaii Five-O" influenced countless bands, died Sunday in Vancouver, Washington. He was 75. The cause was non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to Don Wilson, who co-founded the Ventures with Bogle in the 1950s. "He had a special sound that nobody could ever re-create. He was totally unique as a guitar player," Wilson told CNNRadio. Wilson and Bogle learned how to play guitar while working as construction workers in the 1950s in their native Tacoma, Washington. The pair formed the Ventures in 1958.
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Mike Zarek - 6.16.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXY2YKjXJ2Q
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Mike Zarek - 6.16.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kMT4m8QKT4
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Mike Zarek - 6.16.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOvGa-8-Lns
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Mike Zarek - 6.16.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gje_0OMj4h4
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Mike Zarek - 6.16.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHTr4Bs_sg4
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Mike Zarek - 6.16.2009
The following 5 kick-ass songs/videos by Chicago are brought to you without further comment....Enjoy!
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Lee Arnold - 6.15.2009
All good. Thank you all.
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Craig Michaels - 6.14.2009
Lee, Hoping that the fact that you're back home means everything went well, no surprises? We all hope so. If there's any recovery time involved, here's hoping it slides by easily and quickly. Also hope you know that you're a very beloved human... anyone who has met you and a lot of people who haven't have a lot of respect, appreciation and affection for you. Be well, and quickly, old friend!
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Mimi - 6.14.2009
Lee you are in my prayers.
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jo - 6.14.2009
hey it's good to be back home again... a cool find i found today, a collaboration of sound between booker t jones, neil young and the drive by truckers (for those who like the southern edge feel) i have only heard one tune off recording that came out earlier this year called "Potato Hole"...it is very distinctively a great mix of all three. signature booker t sound
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Lee Arnold - 6.14.2009
I'm back home. Thanks for the positive energy sent my way. Truly appreciated.
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jo - 6.14.2009
major tom to ground control...sending lee arnold a little bit of soul :)
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jo - 6.13.2009
t- me myself &i will be there, i have not yet gotten a tshirt, order in the process as we type... however perhaps see ya there...
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TWilliams - 6.13.2009
jo- if my oldest girl isnt working , we're going ! stylin in ORJ shirts of course !
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jo - 6.13.2009
google: It Might Get Loud
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jo - 6.13.2009
anyone going to steely dan, question mark
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TWilliams - 6.13.2009
right! I M s are blocked . fyvm...
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TWilliams - 6.13.2009
our thoughts and prayers are with you Lee !
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Howard U, Likeasmooch - 6.13.2009
For heaven's sakes people - you have to stop living in the past and get the most out of exisiting in then moment. Sure, there were pleasant memories from yesteryear, but today is all that matters. Especially today, because today is Saturday and here at the home, that means I get an extra cup of pudding if I make my bed all by myself. I love pudding, don't you?
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jo - 6.12.2009
ok lee, got you down as #1 after the now i lay me down to sleep part; god bless lee arnold....;)
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Mike Zarek - 6.12.2009
OK, the Jeff Beck is a 2007 performance.. Palladia is showing a 120 min cut, but the blu-ray (which i just ordered) is 190 mins.
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Wayne Mereck - 6.12.2009
Lee, you will be in my prayers and as you can see in the whole family's. A speedy recovery and feel better.
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Mike Zarek - 6.12.2009
It's 9:30 pm Friday 6/12 .. Jeff Beck "Live at Ronnie Scott's" is on Palladia (a HD channel owned by MTV). Relatively recent (last couple o' 3 years) as Tal Wilkenfeld is playing bass. Opening: Beck's Bolero
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Mike Zarek - 6.12.2009
Hang in there Lee! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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JIm McPherson - 6.12.2009
Best wishes and a speedy recovery to you Lee !
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Larry Gardner - 6.12.2009
Lee, best wishes on your surgery!
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Lee Arnold - 6.12.2009
Heart Stent Day today at 3:00 PM. Be back Sunday. Have a great weekend everyone. If you think about it send some positive energy my way. Thanks.
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jo - 6.11.2009
man the economy! volusia county just laid off 844 workers at a local maryjane factory....
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jo - 6.11.2009
roger that; good ole time :)
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Craig Michaels - 6.11.2009
Yeah, when Jorma tours electric, it's Hot Tuna, and when he does acoustic shows, they're under his name. Hot Tuna is still a very, very hot band... time has just made them tighter!
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jo - 6.11.2009
yup a few dates in miami, and in tampa at skips smokehouse and the plaza. a bunch of dates in jamaica as well!!!!
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jo - 6.11.2009
i am seeing a date for HOT TUNA!!! august 29th @ revolution live in ft lauderdale; tickets go on sale june 13th. film @11 for further info on any other dates, i just this second saw the email for this one...
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Craig Michaels - 6.11.2009
Just took a look at Jorma Kaukonen's web site to see if he was playing near Memphis anytime soon... he's not, but I noticed he's playing August 30 at The Plaza. Jorma is still one of the more amazing talents out there, truly... I've had the pleasure of seeing him a couple of times in the past few years, and his shows are just beyond belief... I bumped into him (literally, bumped into him) after seeing him in Tampa at Skipper's a few years back; it was the first time I'd seen him perform since I saw him with Jefferson Airplane, some 30 years earlier. I thanked him for the show and mentioned how long it had been since seeing him, and he laughed and replied, "Dude, you GOT to get out more!"
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John Aseff - 6.7.2009
That should have been Down The Drain.
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John Aseff - 6.7.2009
Steve - Thanks for the heads up on Chickenfoot. I've been a Satriani fan ever since Surfing With The Alien came out. I've only heard down The Drain so far. IT ROCKS! I'll listen to the rest on the way to work in the morning. Thanks again!
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Craig Michaels - 6.7.2009
The Band and Keef Hartley were the only other performers to not give permission to use performances for the expanded reissue. I also don't know the issues or what-all... the one that baffles me is Keef Hartley. If there's some control or copyright or band name issues or whatever, both Ten Years After and The Band have significant names, and it's doubtful that a "non-inclusion" in the expanded set will do much to either enhance or diminish their reputations. But Keef Hartley? How much you got to lose? I wonder how many people 40 years later even know who Keef Hartley is or that there actually were Keef Hartley performances at Woodstock... seems like there's something to be gained there. Maybe that makes it all the more respectable that he's holding firm on whatever stance he's taking...
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Mike Zarek - 6.7.2009
Shame on Ten Years After for not allowing their Woodstock performance to be used in the 40th Anniversary retrospective. That they would deny listeners the opportunity to hear their music in a much better and more complete context than the original soundtrack (and the movie) is a crime. I'm sure there is some stupid "control issue" behind this decision, and I don't really care what the issue is. This is about history (as far as we fans are concerned) and not money or control. To deny the fans, the music, and the band their rightful inclusion in the historical perspective is appalling. (End rant)
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Craig Michaels - 6.7.2009
Just saw this: DETROIT (Billboard) – Thirty-eight previously unreleased recordings from groups such as the Who, the Grateful Dead, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Jefferson Airplane will be included on a boxed set commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock festival. The six-CD, 77-song collection, "Woodstock -- 40 Years On: Back to Yasgur's Farm," will be released by Rhino on August 18. Among the highlights are a 19-minute rendition of the Dead's "Dark Star," "Amazing Journey" and "Pinball Wizard" by the Who, "Feelin' Alright" by Joe Cocker, CCR's "Bad Moon Rising," Blood Sweat and Tears' "You've Made Me So Very Happy" and tracks from Sweetwater, Bert Sommer, Tim Hardin, Ravi Shankar, Joan Baez, Melanie, Country Joe & the Fish, Sha Na Na, the Butterfield Blues Band and Johnny Winter. The full bit is at http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090606/en_nm/us_woodstock_1
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TWilliams - 6.7.2009
Lee,could you play the new song 'Pissin' by that old guy Todd Rundgren?
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TWilliams - 6.7.2009
old folks??!! you may see the dogs sooner than you expected . lmao...
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eMale - 6.7.2009
Tommy! thought I'd surprise you and post something .you know,the old folks on here probably dont even know who Dread Zeppelin is until you compared em to Lee Arnold's group . Very good choices by the way ! Your station sounds great . We could really use you back here in Orlando ! T- I'd come over more,but your dogs growl at me. and whats up w/chicks fronting Skynyrd ??man,you're losing it !!
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jo - 6.6.2009
lee's group could certainly belt out some little sister, i can see the trade of guitar licks now between lennon and clapton...
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jo - 6.6.2009
i would like to add an additional drummer: levon helm, i am so ashamed that i forgot him...
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TWilliams - 6.6.2009
was just informed that I'm full of *it* ...always good to know your health is intact... "Dread Zep" are "karaoke poseurs that should be sued"...maybe,but theyre fun...I submit my case for a clemency review to the high court in Milwaukee
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TWilliams - 6.6.2009
think of all the beautiful colors!...yeah,they'd have to be monitored. ok,what about Skynyrd with Gary Rossington & Hughie 'The Flame' with Dale Krantz & Maria McKee on vocals, Al Kooper genius tying it all together?...
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jo - 6.6.2009
t- there would improvably be a lot of acid dropped at that gig...
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TWilliams - 6.6.2009
very cool( and hard !) query put forth on a supergroup . I think Lee's group is already recording under the moniker 'Dread Zepellin '...seriously though, I'd like to think of the improv that would take place on stage as well as in production with a group that contained Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page
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jo - 6.6.2009
all of them doing a soulful rendition of "i cant win" by ry cooder..... long sigh...
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jo - 6.6.2009
damn nice lee- mark farner -vocals, don henley- drums & vocals, ry cooder guitar, eric clapton guitar, james taylor-guitar, banjo, sting on bass, harmony- csn&y plus joni mitchell and carole king, keith richards cuz he is still alive,david sanborn on sax w/ my friend tom on sax, and all of chicago.
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Lee Arnold - 6.6.2009
John Lennon-Rhythm Guitar / Eric Clapton-Lead Guitar / Leon Russell- Keyboards / Paul McCartney-Bass guitar / Ginger Baker-Drums / Lead Vocals-Elvis Presley.
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Mike Zarek - 6.6.2009
OOPS... 2 CD Soundtrack, not 3 ... but I got it....
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jo - 6.6.2009
ok so if anyone could put together their "own" super-group, like your all time dream, who would you have?
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jo - 6.6.2009
mike- one small give away thats really not, the dvd is supposed to show a giant jam session at the end, that the film did not show.
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Lee Arnold - 6.6.2009
Hey Steve- Summer stopped by for a visit yesterday. Said he might stop by again in a week or two. Can't wait until then. Wisconsin and I miss our old friend Summer.
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Steve Baione - 6.5.2009
Hi All. How have you been??? I'm not doing too bad. I'm still waiting on some more summer like weather, although it's supposed to be in the mid 70's this week. WHOO HOO! I've been able to take the bike out a few times, but have to make sure I'm back before sundown. Brrrrrr. I just caught the band Chickenfoot (Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith of The Red Hot Chili Peppers) on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. I found this quote about the band on Wikipedia. "Sammy Hagar has reportedly said that Chickenfoot could 'rival Led Zeppelin'. He said "When people hear the music, it's Led Zeppelin, I know that's a bold statement, but it's as good as that." Hagar later retracted these statements to some degree, claiming he was intoxicated at the time". End quote. The song they did was pretty rockin and has piqued my interest enough to want hear more. The term "Super Group" was also used. We will have to hear what the rest of the album sounds like before validating that term. At the very least it is nice to hear someone playing rock n roll again. Love and Peace to you all, Steve
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Craig Michaels - 6.5.2009
For those of you who subscribe to Netflix, "Fillmore: The Last Days" is readily available as a rental.
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Mike Zarek - 6.5.2009
Oh, I'll have the 3 CD soundtrack shortly....
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Mike Zarek - 6.5.2009
Jo: Both.. they changed boundaries after my first year at Colonial.. graduated from Boone. My local PBS (From G'ville.. I'm in Ocala) doesn't have all the sub-channels on cable so I only get the main one. And now according to the website, there's no upcoming showings.
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jo - 6.5.2009
mike- colonial high or boone?
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jo - 6.5.2009
not the encore movie station, but there should be an encore pbs station, that reruns favorites and all. not certain of their existence on satellite though
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jo - 6.5.2009
check your pbs hd box of frogs box top...encore station
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Mike Zarek - 6.5.2009
OK...looks like my local PBS website lied. Fillmore: The Last Days will not be airing again on WUFT. I see there is a DVD available of it for sale at various places... I'm checking some *other* various places.. I'll let you know..
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jo - 6.4.2009
t- your quacking me up! they kind of remind me of the busboys.
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TWilliams - 6.3.2009
very good - how about this - the Jo Boxers on Top of The Pops http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6KBrKzoUWw
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jo - 6.3.2009
or, box tops
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TWilliams - 6.3.2009
I suggest Box of Frogs... :-)
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jo - 6.3.2009
did a bit o research: the wmfehd channel is subscription. the wmfedt encore channel is free, and not an hd channel. you should be fine w regular box.
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jo - 6.3.2009
oh yeah, t- fist bump back at ya! (with a big michelle obama smile!) ok, just to be clear, that is a joke
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TWilliams - 6.3.2009
Jim - do yourself a favor and swap your box for the HD one yourself .Waiting for the cable co. = pain in the ass. :-)
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TWilliams - 6.3.2009
thanx to one and all for the updates . you rock! "Fist Bumps" all around !
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jo - 6.3.2009
nothing better w/ coffee than bob dylan rainy day women #12 & 35 and one...
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jo - 6.3.2009
jim- without giving it all away; i will just say it took a great deal for him to even get santana to play that night. that plays itself out pretty clearly in the film...
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Jim McPherson - 6.2.2009
Oops, I meant to say Saturday ! ... and I just found out I won't be able to see it cuz I don't have the HD cable box, just the regular box. Well, I've been meaning to upgrade anyways and I've still got a couple of days till then ...
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Jim McPherson - 6.2.2009
Jo, thanx for the heads up on The Fillmore special on PBS, I'll definitely set the DVR for Sunday ! I purchased the 2006 re-issue of Santana III, Special Edition ( Sony / Legacy ) awhile back, it includes a bonus disc of Santana live at The Fillmore on July 4, 1971 ... they were the closing act on the closing night. As Bill Grahmn says at the beginning " ... what better way to close it than with the sounds of the streets, Santana ! ". An absolutely smoking recording of the band at it's peak, hard to believe that Sony let this recording languish in the vaults for 35 years ! Features a recently added 15 year old Neal Schon in the lineup, not hard to see why he was asked to join both Santana and Eric Clapton's Derek & The Dominoes ... in the same week ! Highly recommended !
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jo - 6.2.2009
we were checking out j geils video on utube of their show last month in detroit. makes me wish it was j geils in orlando. they freakin rocked it.
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jo - 6.2.2009
yes it was 24; husband dvr'd it and i did not check when it runs again. elvin bishop is on there too. young and present. and well, if you saw him lately, it sure would make craig feel a whole lot better...everyone on there is such a babyface. hope you guys catch it
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Mike Zarek - 6.2.2009
Looks like Saturday, June 6, 9AM on WMFE Encore! digital, 24.3
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Mike Zarek - 6.2.2009
I get it here Monday, June 08 — 09:30pm on WUFT out of G'ville.
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TWilliams - 6.2.2009
jo - I'd like to check that out . What station is carrying the broadcast;Channel 24?
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jo - 6.2.2009
has anyone seen elvin bishop recently? pbs is running a show called last days of the filmore. the show is the last concert bill graham had at the filmore in san francisco. its a beautiful day, jefferson airplane, new riders, greatful dead, santana, hot tuna w/ papa john. 1971. good stuff.
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jo - 5.31.2009
man i need t.v , but i got t rex, all the young dudes, i love that song!!! talk about memories flooding in whew!!! hey dudes, where are ya!!! i wanna hear ya!! hey you there with the glasses!
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jo - 5.29.2009
p.s. i meant frontage road instead of tradeport earlier...it's a tricky little lack of memory association thing. has anyone seen my keys?...
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Mike Zarek - 5.29.2009
Jo: it could be a YMCA there now.. I haven't been out there in a while... Guess I'll have to drive by next time I'm in town.
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Mike Zarek - 5.29.2009
OMG, Tommy! Now wouldn't that be fitting? An aluminum utility shed sitting at the site of the Orlando Sports Stadium. An everlasting (well, for at least a month, or until the next hurricane) monument to the biggest aluminum shed Orlando has ever known!
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jo - 5.29.2009
CSN at ruth eckerd hall sat august 22nd. tickets today @ noon.
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jo - 5.28.2009
a rusty ole home owners shed
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jo - 5.28.2009
i sent one to that address last evening. something re: tshirt arama. t- cool stuff!! just rode past the spot where we used to park and watch the planes fly overhead from tradeport dr; on moms day w/ my son. fence there now. no parking and keep off the grass...i can handle the no parking....
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TWilliams - 5.28.2009
btw-Lee IS a mindreader . I'm still laffing about his most evident event that he did to me...
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TWilliams - 5.28.2009
just heard Uriah Heep's "Stealin"... took me back to nights that the group's 'Sweet Freedom' 8 track was the background music of adventures near the old McCoy airport .(thanks to East West for faithfully replacing each tape we wore out back then!) a picture of the old McCoy terminal with the new control tower in the background would tell ' a thousand words' about Otown today...:-)
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Lee Arnold - 5.28.2009
jo- Look to the left. :-0 Click email. Good to go.
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TWilliams - 5.28.2009
how fitting would it be to find a homeowners utility shed on the very spot of the old Sports Stadium stage..?
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jo - 5.28.2009
lee do you have email?
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jo - 5.28.2009
if i had to swear, id say lee can read minds over space frequencies sometimes, and so can you mike!!! welcome to the world outside the box. not only did i think of the sports stadium, but i thought the new ymca building was there but i have not been that way in a while. it really takes an act of god or doc's appt to get me into orlando anymore. i have several ideas, and a few surprises in mind. i am at present working out a few small details for subject detail, then i will be on a roll across town clicking away. so any ideas a re warmly welcome. i promise to do my best for god and my country......and to obey the girl scout law. and when the finished product ever gets here or there, well, you'll see. i have no patent and cannot extend anymore info.....
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Lee Arnold - 5.28.2009
Next Wednesday is " National Fist Bump Day"
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Mike Zarek - 5.28.2009
Jo: regarding taking some pics around town at the old places, what I'd really like to do is try to figure out whose house currently stands in the spot of the stage at the Orlando Sports Stadium. I'm willing to bet that the owner has no idea they live on the spot where Elvis, Zep, and all sorts of other legends once played.
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Mike Zarek - 5.28.2009
Was out of town the past week. Caught the Indy 500. Great race...anyway, I'm back now....
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Lee Arnold - 5.27.2009
jo; Glad to be of service. :-)
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Zaida Zoller - 5.26.2009
Hey folks . . . speaking of Tin House. They will be playing for me at McWells on Saturday, August 1 @ 8 p.m. If you want more information about this concert and/or would like to join my mailing list, send me an email at: info@ZShowz.com. It will be a rockin' night. ALSO - Covington Tower will be playing at McWells on Saturday, June 6. They put on a great show as well! McWells: 4575 S. Orange Avenue in Orlando
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jo - 5.26.2009
btw- worj.com was the life saving best place to be in the sad case of cabin fever that consumed our state last week, thanks thanks and thanks again for being there and doing all that you do!!!
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JIm McPherson - 5.24.2009
P.S. ... go to YouTube and type in " Tin House - 30 Weight Blues " for a clip of their March 2009 reunion show. The video is kinda crappy but the band sounds great !
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Jim McPherson - 5.24.2009
Here's some cool news ... after nearly 40 years, Central Fla. legends Tin House have released a new album,titled Winds Of Past ! It just came out last month, on the heels of a reunion gig the band did in Oveido in March. The new line-up consists of original members Floyd Radford and Mike Logan, with Jimmy Smith replacing Jeff Cole on bass. In addition, they've added a 2nd guitarist, Robby Crouse, as well as a keyboard player. From what I've heard of it so far, the new album retains their classic sound ... Floyd's playing as good as ever. Also included is a new version of " Be Good And Be Kind ". The new album is available on Amazon, though they are currently back ordered on the CD version. There is also an mp3 download avaiable for $8.99 but everytime I've tried to listen to the samples, it shuts down my window ( never had that happen before ! ) so I'm a little hesitant to try and download it ! Seeing's how Floyd Radford went on to play with Johnny Winter, I'd say there's a strong chance that Tin House will show up for his upcoming gig at The Plaza ... that would be awesome !
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Craig Michaels - 5.24.2009
One of the first times I saw Johnny in concert was in Daytona Beach; I'll guess 25 years ago or so. He was in the middle of an absolute burning solo, and the bass player came over and said something to him. Johnny laughed, and said something back, and the two exchanged conversation for a bit... still right in the middle of the solo. I remember thinking, "The LEAST he could do it make it LOOK difficult!!"
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jo - 5.24.2009
see craig, i can't tell you how many folks would wish that they had your times!!! maybe you guys can pass knowledge to my kid. drummer for 38 special gave him lessons when he was teenager; i had to call all of my friends for them to tell him how lucky he was!? now you guys are saying everything i already have thought, the see him while you still can... i was at that jj whispers show 21 years ago. it was when his winter of 88 cd came out. the one with the song rain; all it ever does is rain...
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JIm McPherson - 5.23.2009
One of my favorite Johnny Winter songs is " Illustrated Man " from the album Let Me In, an ode to one of Johnny's favorite subjects ... tattoos ! Even though he didn't write it, he definitely took the song and made it his own. My favorite line is " ... I've got faces drawn in places where the sun don't shine, little girl if you show me yours, then I'll show you mine ! " ... sung in the way only Johnny can sing it. No one else comes close to sounding or playing like him !
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Craig Michaels - 5.23.2009
Jim and all, yeah, expect Johnny to play sitting down; his health hasn't been real good to him. But, the good news is that is fire and passion for the music just hasn't died, and Johnny Winter sitting down can still outplay and outshow about 99% of the world's guitarists standing up! It's a good thing to go see him while you have the chance... not real sure how much longer he's going to be able to keep up a touring schedule. I used to sell albums out at the flea market, and one day when I had gone to get a soda (or something...), I got back to my table, and damned if Johnny Winter wasn't looking through my stuff. He was in the area visiting friends; had just gotten a new tat, and showed it off. We probably talked for a good hour... not only is he passionate about his own music, but very knowledgeable about music in general and blues in particular, and he sure didn't seem to mind talking about it. I went to run get a couple of beers for us, and he watched the table for a minute and sold an easy listening record to an older woman, who was just charmed to pieces by him. I offered him a job, but he turned me down.
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JIm McPherson - 5.23.2009
Hey Lee, I posted a link for WORJ.com on my FaceBook page today. Hopefully some of the peeps I grew up with will see it and tune in ... it's all about getting the word out !
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JIm McPherson - 5.23.2009
Wow, Johnny Winter @ The Plaza ... I'll mark my calendar for sure !!! Last time I saw him was in the 80s at J.J. Whispers. I understand he has to play sitting down now because of on-going health issues but he can still wail with the best of 'em !
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jo - 5.23.2009
tix for johnny only $25! good seats still there, i mean like 2nd & 3rd row for the same price! we got 4 in 2nd row! talk about sunshine on a cloudy day!
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jo - 5.23.2009
i just found bill baer's polar bears, they are still in town!!!
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TWilliams - 5.23.2009
jo-I received an email about upcoming shows @ The Plaza...Temps would be good,Johnny even better !
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jo - 5.23.2009
T- i gandered the plaza schedule, and did not see anything for temptations, which bums cause that would be a good show. however, from the scrolling down department comes a date for grandpappy guitar himself, mr johnny winter 10-15-09 thats a big woo hoo! look out bumby the streets will be ablaze that evening, watch where ya park!
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jo - 5.22.2009
if you recall the lettering of the movie title meet the fockers...around 2005 my son bought me a tshirt for xmas that has a bust pic of bushncheney with the same lettering however it says meet the f#ckers. he said when he saw it, "that's my mom" he's such a good boy! but hey, toss me some ideas, for the photo essay can use all the creativity soup i can get...
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TWilliams - 5.22.2009
hey jo-speaking of Presidents,you must go on east bound I-4 and get a pic for your collection of the grafitti 'impeach bush' on the overpass heading out of Otown ....Black Oak Arkansas maybe missed an opportunity by offering Ozark real estate instead of Oh Boy Ruby Starr by the inch ?
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TWilliams - 5.22.2009
Janis Ian on now-she'll be in concert @ The Plaza May 24 . The Temptations are booked for shows there May 28 & 29.
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jo - 5.22.2009
so lee, do you have any dirty water, or muddy waters or rainin johnny winter texas flood or anything of the sort.....
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jo - 5.22.2009
someday we will find we should have relied on time....oh yeah!!
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jo - 5.22.2009
jim- i wonder if bill clinton named that town in arkansas?
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jo - 5.22.2009
wow!or waw! what a week! seasonal associated depression is sooo not my gig. thank goodnees for spongebob, cause we really need some bailing out down here, in all senses of the word bail!!!! here comes the sun king i do believe!!!! and its so hip to have hip waders.... got to give it up for greg allman and that laid back album, the circle, and my fave was queen of hearts. that was back when he had that good ole jazzy sound!
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JIm McPherson - 5.21.2009
Yee-Haw ! ... Nitty Gritty Dirt Bands " Will The Circle Be Unbroken ". Can't help but smile when I hear that song. I like Gregg Allman's version also!
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JIm McPherson - 5.20.2009
And Black Oak Arkansas did something similar on one of their albums but I think the deed was only for 1 sq. in. of land, somewhere in Bumf#%k Arkansas. : )
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TWilliams - 5.20.2009
hearing Manfred Mann reminded me of their Lp 'The Good Earth'. With the purchase of the album, you received a 'deed' to one sq.foot of English soil . Anyone else remember , or tried redeeming the 'deed'?
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TWilliams - 5.19.2009
sounds like a goood long nite
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Lee Arnold - 5.18.2009
Thanks. Finally seems to fixed. Live365 had major problems all day. Really appreciate the feed back.
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TWilliams - 5.18.2009
kept getting server error at each log in attempt til late into the afternoon . also, the last time I checked 'TLH' for WORJ on Fri. it was 1398 . now, it is 1347 . ? ?
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Jim McPherson - 5.18.2009
Didn't get to tune in till about 7pm but all good on this end !
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Lee Arnold - 5.18.2009
Any one having trouble listening to WORJ.com today. LIVE365 appears to be having problems. Please tune in for a bit and let me know. Thanks.
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Jim McPherson - 5.16.2009
Green Day will be the featured musical guest on SNL tonite, with Will Ferrell as host ... should be a good one !
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TWilliams - 5.16.2009
it's good stuff . a trip to East West will be in order :-)
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Lee Arnold - 5.16.2009
Damn I like this Green Day. Can you tell? :-)
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Lee Arnold - 5.16.2009
Think I got the computer working again. 6 hours of screwing with it. We'll see. In the mean time WORJ.com is back up and working correctly.
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TWilliams - 5.16.2009
while listening to T Rex , can't help but thinking back to the days the chorus of that song would be spontaneously changed by our group singing in unison , and ,inevitably someone would mention that we should make the short trek to a rival's broadcast tower and pull their meter...then, someone else would always point out 'who the hell listens to them anyway ! '...
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Lee Arnold - 5.16.2009
Damn computer. Going thru some problems. working on it. In the meantime, WORJ.com is jukeboxing from Live365 hard drive. Songs still good. But not very radio like. aarrgghhh!!!
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jo - 5.16.2009
more than all the wanna wanna bees; it was first derek and the dominoes, rolling stones, jimi, janis, frank zappa, rare earth free, bad co, allman bros, it was van the man, it was steely dan it was mott the hoople, bob segar, robin trower, pink floyd w/ sid, freddy merc, peter paul & mary, arlo guthrie, la grange, before it was the wanna wanna's it was the original. whomever else you may be able to list, they were the first. the wanna's just wanna be like them. that's all. and an e-bay lister with some small amount of common sense has to know the only way to sell that trash, was by baiting with taste. eh, happens all the time....if you are "old" then be certain of one thing, you are the epitome of a time and experience that others could only wish or dream of being a part of. and that to me sir makes you pretty dang gone fortunate. which leaves old back where it belongs, somewhere outside california, on the way to siberia.
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Craig Michaels - 5.15.2009
Stands to reason... been a while since I've been in the business and, of course, it's moving faster than it used to!
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Lee Arnold - 5.15.2009
Craig it hit the stores Friday. I believe it is hit bound today and an oldie tomorrow.
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Craig Michaels - 5.15.2009
Lee - Intense industry analysis and speculation estimate that you easily have four to five months before the new Green Day is considered an oldie.
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Lee Arnold - 5.15.2009
Did I mention, I love the new Green Day record. 18 song "concept" album. Simply wonderful.
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TWilliams - 5.15.2009
brother Jim - the answer must be 'BETTER'
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Jim McPherson - 5.15.2009
Oh man, if those artists are considered " oldies ", then what does that make " our " music ?!?!? :)
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TWilliams - 5.15.2009
my tried and true rx is to head up on the highway just as fast as I can go . this will produce satisfaction guaranteed .'laugh at y/day' and remember - we were all older then , we're younger than that now
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jo - 5.15.2009
especially the line "laugh at yesterday"
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jo - 5.15.2009
old is a state of mind somewhere outside of california; don't give in to it man!!!! my rx would be to recite the words to the beach boys "in my room" and just drift there awhile...... :)
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Craig Michaels - 5.14.2009
Just a quick overview on "feeling REAL old REAL fast." Looking at Ebay last night, a batch of CDs was listed with the heading "Nice Bunch Of Oldies." That's all it said. Looked at it... it was all Britney Spears, Hanson, Backstreet Boys, etc... EEEEEEEK!!!!!!!
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Lee Arnold - 5.13.2009
I will add him to my prayers
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Rick Namey - 5.13.2009
I just heard that ORJ alum "Craig Alan" Soldinger died last month. Craig was not part of our crew, he worked for Tom Doyle before Jack took over. I worked with im briefly, before Doyle canned me and Jim Reed in a rage one day, because Reed wouldn't follow Steve Fleisher's program clock and in a clear case of guilt by association, I was Jim's friend. Anyway, I digress. Though he was not part of the hippest and most talented crew in radio history, Craig was a friend to the station and will be missed by those of us who knew him.
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TWilliams - 5.13.2009
lmao...yes,I can hear ya brother !Joni a fav too , perfect lead in ...shirts just arrived ! many thanks !
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TWilliams - 5.13.2009
Rainy Day..Dream Away . I feel ya . a good day for ducks is forecast here as well . I carry on , 'still raining , still dreaming '...Keep em coming . Peace
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jo - 5.12.2009
mike- this cat from our neighborhood, who could dance his little 70's buns off; was always on that show. his name, i am pretty sure was, barney herrick. cool that you remember. does anyone remain in the area? i am considering doing a photographic display of "what it looks like now" all throughout town. things like the sign for big tree park and such..."big tree park, home of the senator".
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Mike Zarek - 5.12.2009
I gotta start listening more again... too damn busy at work. Jo: You're 100% right about Blue Christie. Many people I knew back then were on his dance show. We emailed Brian (Blue) and invited him to come on over to WORJ.com and re-live a little Orlando radio, but we have not seen him here.
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jo - 5.11.2009
man lee, this temptations, how inspiring. i'd like to broadcast it blues brothers big speaker on top of car style; especially today. maybe i will take a week or two and tour the country....hmmmm
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jo - 5.11.2009
welcome to the small window that is: listening before work. it is a very small window, however PLENTY OF ROOM FOR URIAH HEEP!!!!
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TWilliams - 5.10.2009
yee haw ! "The Florida Guitar Army" !
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TWilliams - 5.10.2009
hope everyone had a great day with their Moms or being a Mom. Lee,one of the coolest songs I've heard lately was Love's 'Orange Skies'. I reached for the volume as it started,thinking 'Grand Larceny' and was pleasantly surprised...very cool
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jo - 5.10.2009
i heard that one earlier lee, why thank you!
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Lee Arnold - 5.10.2009
jo-A special Live Simple Man for you.
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jo - 5.10.2009
guess my all time fav mom song would have to be simple man, if you have time for it...
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jo - 5.10.2009
thanks for the mom's day wishes. my son who is a solid 21, has cracked crab like an old sailor since the age of three. we have a date to crack crab together today. y'all just remember, your mother is usually right!!
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TWilliams - 5.10.2009
I tried to go sign off after Traffic,then my weakness for Brit pop made me stay up a little longer . Anyone else with that weakness may want to check out a new release by The Last Shadow Puppets - 'The Age of the Understatement'
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Lee Arnold - 5.10.2009
Happy Mothers Day.
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jo - 5.10.2009
who plays "rock & roll stew" anymore? no one..there's another one i havent heard in years!! gone gone gone....
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TWilliams - 5.10.2009
man oh man , a perfect ending to the day for me w/Traffic's 'Low Spark...'.excellent blocks all day .
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
and Grindle I remember falling through the roof of convertible clunkers he was trying to sell
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
that sounds like something a Deputy would say
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jo - 5.9.2009
he used to say "remember, an egg is a potential chicken"
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jo - 5.9.2009
i recall channel 35, back then as having creature feature, circle of fear and a lot of art grindle commercials.
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
jo - yes. Uncle Hubie was rumored to be a Deputy Sheriff also .
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jo - 5.9.2009
thank you t williams for your kindly response. i would have had to figure out where the dream came from, would have been here all day! really though, i am pretty sure of it all. the tv show was american bandstand format, and kids would come dance there. and do you even recall uncle hubie?
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
excellent Lee ! there's a "1st Class Engineer" smiling down on you from Heaven right now
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
Tommy-Monster still gets me in my guts. After all these years.
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
Craig-Glad you're fine. Just checking. That's what "old" friends do. :-) HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all the Mothers out there. You know who you are.
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
jo - I think you're right about Blue Christie . It was when 35 was WSWB-TV
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
Monster is such a POWERFUL song ... I second Craig's salute to ALL Moms, smiled thinking of my 81 y/o GEM . Rod Stewart has always done it for her...
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Craig Michaels - 5.9.2009
Also as good a time as any to tip the cap to the Moms out there. As I've mentioned before, I have a GREAT Mom - she's very responsible for my lifelong passion in regards to music (and sometimes is rather sorry for that, I think!). I'll be forever grateful for the wide range of music she exposed me to, starting when I was really little. She started taking me to record stores when I was five or six years old, and from the time I was about eight, the weekly allowance always included the album of my choice. A quick funny about Mom... many years later when I FINALLY got to see James Brown in concert, I called my Mom the next day just to check in. Told her I finally got to see The Godfather in concert... and my dear ol' sweet Mom, by now close to 70, immediately asked, "Did he do 'Sex Machine?' I LOVE that song!"
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Craig Michaels - 5.9.2009
Lee and all, Thanks for the kind words and checking up... always nice to know friends are thinking of you! (KRAG? TOO funny! Who wants to come to work with me??). Somewhere down the line, Armadillo Memphis actually became a business, and the little critter keeps me nicely busy. Somewhere else down the line, a whole year somehow passed in Memphis... had to sit down and figure out if I was gonna stay another year (Should I Stay Or Should I Go?) or move to the next place, wherever that might be... as it turned out, I re-upped for another year, and I'm guessing will most likely stay for a third. New projected date for "The Next City" - April of 2011. The annual music festival came and went last weekend, and damn the luck, it pretty much mostly got rained out. Saw Medeski, Martin and Wood on Friday night, looked in on several acts (The Cult, who literally sounded exactly like the records, note for note, even the solos... Steve Miller, who sounds a lot like Steve Miller, LOOKS fantastic... couple of blues guys). I got home about 45 minutes before the rain started about midnight, and it went on to rain for like 22 of the next 26 hours. The banks of the Mississippi are pretty muddy on a clear day, and after all that rain, it's nothing but a sea of mud. Wound up selling my ticket on both Saturday AND Sunday... missed out on Al Green, missed out on John Mayall. I wonder if as a younger man I wouldn't have stood in the rain and cold and mud and dark to see it all? Ah, well... a buddy of mine came down from Indianapolis, and he and I wound up hanging on Beale Street for most of the time. BBQ was enjoyed, and there may have been other excesses... Not a lot to report otherwise; thanks agayne for the kindnesses!
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jo - 5.9.2009
here's a question for you, am i correct in recalling a dj named "blue christie" from wlof? and if so, back when channel 35 first came on the air of t.v., when uncle hubie was on, and their studios were down off east colonial; did the same name dj not have a saturday afternoon dance show called "blue christie's rock and roll sundance?" it could have all been a dream as well?
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
Craig- What's up with you? Haven't heard from you in a while. Armadillo Memphis? Still doing that? Just checking. Want to make sure everything is good.
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jo - 5.9.2009
:) :) =) =) thanks lee for that rockin saturday afternoon jam!
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jo - 5.9.2009
got to give it to me, now c'mon is anyone out there sittin still right now??? fess up!!
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
THE Marshall Tucker Band!!
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
jo-Thank you for the Donation. Truly appreciated.
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jo - 5.9.2009
mountains of north carolina drinking michelob days right there...
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
jo-THANK YOU for the kind words. Tommy- Here's your Savoy Brown. Enjoy
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jo - 5.9.2009
i was recently reading back some posts ago,2008, where you weren't sure if you were"hitting the mark as intended". i can only tell you, its been a thrill to find the station, and i wish you all of the best of continued growth and success. i certainly hope many more find this great find; and i certainly thank you and want you to know your work is certainly appreciated here.
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
I still get goose bumps every time I hear "I'm not in Love". Don't know if a more perfect song was every recorded.
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
the quintessence of WORJ - 10cc's 'Im Not In Love '...and Steely Dan , Todd Rundgren , and on and on . goose bumps here
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
Thank you, Leslie
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jo - 5.9.2009
thanks, thanks and thanks again!
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jo - 5.9.2009
support from longwood in the wires, i hope i did all that right..
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
jo-I'll try and get those on for you. Geils-Ry-etc
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
excellent as always Lee ...love the Marley, my oldest daughter just came back from Jamaica and was amazed at what you are allowed to do in Marley's home :-)...NRPS now ! lovin it all
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jo - 5.9.2009
some jj cale or ry cooder or jim dandy or how bout some j geils band???
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
NRPS-Savoy Brown-Dead-MTB All coming up for you. Enjoy.
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
after staying up late to catch 'Alice's Restaurant'(Arlo looked funny without white hair !)it's too early to think,not too early to remember - how bout some Savoy Brown followed by Derek & Dominoes...maybe some Dead/NRPS followed by Marshall Tucker...maybe a set featuring 'Weird Beard' songs we all remember...maybe I'm rambling...
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
Starting around Noon CDT, WORJ.com will feature Blocks of some of my Favorite Artists. Suggestions are always welcome.
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Mike Zarek - 5.8.2009
Wow... While it really hurts to hear of the passing of another member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, I cannot imagine what the band members must be going through. I simply cannot think of another band that has gone through so much tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the band and their families today.
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TWilliams - 5.7.2009
let's try that again on this pc - the Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Don "Ean" Evans has died after a battle with an aggressive cancer at home in Mississippi. Evans had also been the bass player for The Outlaws ...RIP "Ean".
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TWilliams - 5.7.2009
just read that Skynyrd has lost another member --Bassist Donald "Ean" Evans of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd has died after a battle
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jo - 5.6.2009
all we need now is john belushi in a killer bee outfit making the antenna spin.
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Lee Arnold - 5.6.2009
Welcome aboard. Glad you're liking what you hear.
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bgage - 5.6.2009
Grew up in Winter Haven. In the seventies WORJ was the Voice of a Nation. Glad to hear you again.
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TWilliams - 5.5.2009
2 thumbs way up !
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Lee Arnold - 5.5.2009
Mrs. WORJ picture in Blog.
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jo - 5.5.2009
there is a pretty cool warren zevon cd out there called enjoy every sandwich. it is a bunch of friends covering all warren zevon. includes the likes of don henley, adam sandler doing warewolves, jacson browne bonnie raitt, bruce with a captivating version of "my ride's here", wallflowers, jordan his son, doing a cool cut called studebaker(with a cool line that describes hard times as having "only a half of a half of a pint of vodka left), billy bob thornton, bob dylan, david lindley and ry cooder, jill sobule,the pixies and jorge calderon and jennifer warnes. it is all so very very warren zevon. put together as a wonderful tribute after his death.
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TWilliams - 5.4.2009
yes jo,it's all good here!
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jo - 5.4.2009
like, its so good to hear, the train to grinderswitch, running right on time, still, again....and all that!
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jo - 5.4.2009
did someone say compete? yeah. i agree with you and think the same all the while as i listen. there would simply be no competition; i believe somewhere still deep down, orlando knows that. that is why finding this format right here has now become what i refer to as an essential treasure!!! i only wish that all of orlando sounded this great again:( perhaps it would put out the "vibe" we so need, as well as put some certain radio talkers in their well deserved place of humbleness!!! miss you here in o-town lee, its like missing something so bad like that song "makes no difference" by the band. worj -zeta 7 ; call it all what you will, however things aint been the same since ya left!!! luv ya mean it!
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TWilliams - 5.4.2009
a very impressive collection you shared with us Lee , even moreso by what wasnt heard...'96 Tears' :I lol imagining the reaction of Orlando's Q96 FM if they or the other stations here had to compete w/ WORJ on the air.
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Lee Arnold - 5.4.2009
Not sure how many exactly. I didn't keep track. Thousands. I hope everyone enjoyed.
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TWilliams - 5.2.2009
Lee - how many songs total ?
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Lee Arnold - 5.2.2009
After the "letters" comes "numbers" and then 3 surprises for those who liked the Southern Progressive Network Radio Shows. I hope you've enjoyed this as much as I enjoyed doing it.
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jo - 5.2.2009
people of the world!!!!! tell me, what is life without love!!!!! got to have soooo much more love these days!!
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TWilliams - 5.1.2009
'T'for trivia : The James Gang's "The Bomber" from the LP "Rides Again" contained the original 7:00 version on only the first 50,000 copies pressed . Then an archaic French law reared it's ugly head which kept the 'Bolero' passage from future pressings until the French law expired . check out the original version for Joe Walsh's outstanding rendition of the Ravel classic .
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TWilliams - 5.1.2009
Lee , the first day of 'A to Z' you mentioned 'karmic' . While reading that , I'd swear that 'karmic' indeed was taking place in the play list. a rofl moment,but,'karmic' nonetheless . I'll save that 4 later...been takin'notes in case of any 'pop quiz' thrown at us later , lol . Anyway,'karmic' raised it's head again when I'm listening to the Ballad of John & Yoko this morning and I read Lee's post...immediately Beatles songs & lyrics that fit flash thru my head - 'Can't Buy Me Love','In My Life','the love you take is equal...'etc... years ago,each morning I'd walk by a nearly lifesize pic of John Lennon signed by him - "I Love You,John" ... sometimes the hair would stand up on the back of my neck and I'd get literally get goose bumps just looking at it .That finally happened again while listening and reading, my subwoofer blowing the ashes off the end of my smoke as I just sat here...you're The MAN Lee . As I told John recently , finding you and WORJ has helped fill a tremendous void for me. I've found a place where once again 'All Is One' can mean just that .Thanks Lee . To the friends I've made here- Wayne,the first one to 'talk' to me here,you're now an 'adopted' brother- likewise for Mike and John . WAYCOOL to get to meet ya Mike , hope we can get together . If ANY of you guys are back on home turf,please lemme know . That means you too Lee ... we'll gladly haul you to the beach with us for a day of sun n fun -or a free day at the Disney parks for you n yours. love to all-back to the 'T's...
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Lee Arnold - 5.1.2009
I just wanted to take a minute to thank all my friends. Thank you to those who have stood by me, nurtured me, mentored me, liked me, loved me, treated me fairly, supported me, befriended me and been there for me. Your support and friendship has meant the world to me. Thank you.
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Lee Arnold - 5.1.2009
On "T's now. This will last until tomorrow. Lots of "T"s.
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JIm McPhersom - 4.30.2009
Ah, Hawkwind's " Silver Machine " ... if memory serves, wasn't Lemmy Kilmeister their bass player before he went on to Motorhead ?
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jo - 4.30.2009
ah, pink floyd the animals album. why do those dogs keep carrying on outside...oh, its not the dogs, i really thought it was the dogs....
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Lee Arnold - 4.30.2009
Left field band name in song title: Sea Train. Just played in A to Z.
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Lee Arnold - 4.30.2009
SSSSSSSSSS
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jo - 4.29.2009
heaven save us from the powder and the finger and the thought that pulled the trigger, is that a "p" qualifier?
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Mike Zarek - 4.29.2009
I'll PayPal ya something next week Lee.. maybe the week after.. let me see what the budget says... but definitely within the next two weeks...
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Lee Arnold - 4.29.2009
WORJ.com continues with "Library A to Z". Gotta an "P" song that you love? Coming up on WORJ.com, A TO Z.
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Lee Arnold - 4.29.2009
My yearly LIVE365 Fees are due in May. All Donations appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Lee Arnold - 4.29.2009
"O" my
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Lee Arnold - 4.29.2009
We're at "N"s at Noonish on Wednesday. Lots more tunes (and surprises) to come. Enjoy!!
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jo - 4.29.2009
moonlight mile, dang man........ God bless lee arnold and joseph campbell, for doing that labor with love thing! here's to following dreams!!!!
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TWilliams - 4.28.2009
...just when you think you know the next song up , you don't...lol
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