"The 1960s Pop-Rock Music and TV Shows Net" Roundup for September 2008

"The 1960s Pop-Rock Music and TV Shows Net" was held each week during the month of September with good participation. There were a lot of great trivia questions covering both 60s rock music and TV shows. Some of the questions forced members to reach far back into the memory bank and dust off some storage shelves to retrieve the correct answers. Boy, its heck to get old!

We also had some engaging discussion on various 60s music and television topics and had an interesting update from Terry, KE7GRV, on Arizona's own DUANE EDDY , the most successful and influential instrumentalist in Rock and Roll history. Eddy, a Grammy Award-winning guitarist and 1994 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, introduced the unique, "twangy" sound to rock and roll guitar, and popularizing the electric rock guitar during the 1950s. Terry recently spoke with a high school classmate who is a personal friend of Eddy and reported that he (Eddy) is doing well and currently living in North Carolina.

During September there were 11 different hams that checked into the Net with four making the "PA" (Perfect Attendance) List.  Those stations were: K7DMF (Dave) in Vail, N7PHX (Jim) in Tempe, KE7FQL (John) in Phoenix, and KE7GRV (Terry) in Tempe. Kudos to these four Net members for their outstanding participation and support of the Nostalgia Net!
               
I would also like to recognize and thank KC0LL (David) of Tucson for allowing the Net to use his linked, wide-coverage 440 repeaters as a backup should the 224.500 repeater go down for any reason. The repeaters, 449.975 located on Mt. Lemmon in Tucson and 449.875 situated atop Keystone Peak near Green Valley, provide excellent coverage for a large portion of southcentral Arizona. Thank you, David for your support of the 1960s Nostalgia Net! I would also like to thank N7EOJ (Bud) once again for allowing the Net to use the 224.500 repeater. Not only does this "machine" provide solid and reliable communications for the Net, but also facilitates the use of the 220 band; as hams we must remain diligent in our use of this VHF band lest it be reallocated for commercial use.

For the September Net Roundup, I would like to feature a ham I have known for the past 45+ years, WA9PYH (Jim) from South Bend, Indiana. Though Jim can not check in to the 60s Net, he is a true 60s music afficionado and trivia expert. He is also a childhood friend who introduced and peaked my interest in ham radio. This past August, Jim and his wife traveled to New York state to visit the hallowed grounds of the greatest rock and roll concert ever held, WOODSTOCK (August 1969). The first night there, they attended "Hippiefest", a concert featuring part or all of the following 60s bands: The Hollies, The Turtles, Cream, and Eric Burdon and The Animals. Jim reported that the groups played many of their hit songs from the 1960s and sounded very good, much as they did "back in the day". Jim and his wife visited the Woodstock Museum at Bethel Woods, the site of the actual Woodstock Concert. The museum features various displays, films, and memorabilia of events and things taking place during the 1960s including the Viet Nam War, the Civil Rights Movement, the assassinations of Bobby Kennedy and Dr. martin Luther King,  top 40 music, 60s fashions, the Cold War, drugs and many more.There is also a hippie bus painted  with flowers and beads hanging inside that you can sit in to watch a short presentation on the Woodstock rock music festival.

Pictured below is a photo of Jim (l) and original Woodstock co-promoter Michael Lang (r). Also pictured is the metal plate commemorating the Woodstock Music Festival and the names of all the bands who performed at this now world reknowned and history-making concert. Woodstock would be the final great tribute to the music of the 1960s, ending an era of music that some say is unrivaled while ushering in a new decade and new styles of music. There was only one Woodstock and for all 60s music lovers, this is a MUST-SEE place to visit. As Jim so aptly stated, "being at Woodstock let me stand on sacred ground".

 The Internet companion to the Net, "CQ Hams Still Groovin' In The 60s" continues to develope and expand with new material being added each week. Recently added articles in the "DID YOU KNOW....." column included the biography of The Cowsills and an expose on 1960s Rock and Roll Genres. In the "Brain Teasers and Trivia" section, two 1960s Rock and Roll Genres Tests were added. If you haven't tested your knowledge on 60s bands and the rock genre to which each belong, give it a try.... you might surprise yourself!

And please don't forget, too, that your suggestions, comments and questions for the website are always welcome!

Listed below are the music trivia questions for the month. Give them a try and see if you are a 'Novice', 'Technician', 'General' or 'Extra' when it comes to 60s pop-rock music.

If you live in southcentral Arizona, are visiting, or just passing through, please join us on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm on the 224.500 repeater (N7EOJ) located at 9,100' above Tucson in the Santa Catalina Mountains for the Net. Everyone "into the 60s" is welcome!

John  N7LQR
Maricopa, Arizona  

  MUSIC TRIVIA QUESTIONS FOR September 2008

119. It remains the most played song in radio history,
        estimated to have been broadcast more than eight million
        times and used Cher of Sonny & Cher fame as a backup
        singer. What is the name of this extremely popular hit
        record?

        “She Loves You”    “My Girl”    “Only Love Can Break A
         Heart”    “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’”, “Suspicious
         Minds”

120. A native of Connecticut, this very popular 60’s singer had
        such big hits as “Only Love Can Break A Heart”, “(The
        Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance”, ”It Hurts To Be In
        Love”, and “I’m Gonna Be Strong”. He is practically the
        only American soloist to withstand the British Invasion;
        one of his trademarks was the use of exotic musical
        instruments. What is the name of this 60’s icon in rock
        music?

121. Though he was not the first to play “rock and roll” music
        on the airwaves, this DJ is credited with coining and
        popularizing the term “rock and roll’ to describe the music.
        Who is “the Father of Rock and Roll”?

        Dick Bartley    Casey Kasem    Wolfman Jack   
        Alan Freed    Larry Lujack    Bruce “Cousin Brucie” Morrow
       
       

122. In the early 1950’s, it was one of the first rock and roll
        radio stations in the country and became the premier rock
        station with Alan Freed behind the microphone. What was
        the call sign and location of this classic rock station?

        WABC (New York City)    WLS (Chicago)    WJW (Cleveland)    WBZ (Boston)    WJR (Detroit)

123. They had seven Top 40 hits in the 1960’s including two
        #1 smash hits, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” and
        “(You’re My) Soul And Inspiration”. Other big hit songs
         were “Unchained Melody” and “Rock And Roll Heaven”.
         What is the name of this blue-eyed soul duo?

124.  In January 1968 Paul Mauriat had a #1 hit instrumental
         that stayed atop of the pop charts for five weeks and in
         the Top 40 for 15 weeks. What is the name of this
         beautiful instrumental piece?
 
 

125. A Scottish singer, songwriter and guitarist, this talented
        musician had twelve Top 40 hit records between 1965 –
        1969. His highest charting records were “Sunshine
        Superman” that was a #1 hit in August 1966 and “Mellow
        Yellow” that reached #2 in November of that year. ”Hurdy
        Gurdy Man” topped out at #5 in June 1968. What is the
        name of this memorable voice from the 1960’s?

126. This incredibly popular song was a top hit of the Righteous
        Brothers in 1965 reaching #4 on the Billboard Charts. It
        reappeared on Billboard in 1990 reaching #19 after the
        recording was used in the film Ghost. In June 1977, Elvis
        Presley performed this song for what would be his last
        television appearance. American Idol Judge Simon Cowell
        has stated many times it is his favorite song. What is the
        name of this most popular of songs?

127. This prolific recording duo had a total of 27 Top 40 hits in
        the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. Some of their biggest
        60’s hits were “Cathy’s Clown”, #1 in May of 1960, “When
        Will I Be Loved”, a #8 hit just a month later, “Walk Right
        Back/”, a #7 hit record in February 1961, and ”Crying In
        The Rain” that reached #6 in February 1962. What is the
        name of this popular duo whose parents were actually folk
        and country singers?  

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ANSWERS:

119. A: “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’”

120. A: Gene Pitney

121. A: Alan Freed

122. A: WJW (Cleveland)

123. A: The Righteous Brothers

124. A: “Love Is Blue”

125. A: Donovan

126. A: “Unchained Melody”

127. A: The Everly Brothers