My Place with Joel Najman
8 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday
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Saturday March 29, 2008
The Music Of Songwriter Doc Pomus - Part 3
Saturday March 22, 2008
The Music Of Songwriter Doc Pomus - Part 2
Last week's "My Place" focused on the early vocal recordings of Doc Pomus, one of the very few Caucasian blues "shouters" of the 1940's and pre-Rock era 1950's. This week's program traces Doc Pomus' transformation into one of the most prolific songwriters of Rock&Roll's first golden years, with memorable hits by Ray Charles, The Coasters, Dion & The Belmonts, Bobby Rydell and many others. Joel Najman's "My Place" program is heard Saturday nights from 8-9PM on Vermont Public Radio.
Saturday March 15, 2008
A Musical Profile Of Songwriter Doc Pomus - Part 1
Doc Pomus, both with and without his frequent songwriting partner Mort Shuman composed some of the most enduring pop music hits of Rock & Roll's first golden period. This week, Joel Najman's "My Place" program embarks upon a three-part series beginning with a visit to the earliest woirk of Doc Pomus, when, in the mid-1940's into the early 1950's, Doc first distinguished himself as one of the few caucasians performing and recording as a blues "shouter". Tune to VPR for a full hour of vintage, compelling music as Joel showcases hall-of-fame songwriter Doc Pomus on "My Place" 8-9PM Saturday March 15.
Saturday March 8, 2008
Songs About "Food"
This week Joel Najman's "My Place" program takes a look at pop songs from years ago that relate to food. Beginning with Eileen Barton's "If I Knew You Were Coming I'd've Baked a Cake" and ending with The Four Seasons' "Candy Girl", selections from the Big Band era, pre-Rock era Rhythm & Blues, Country Music and early Rock & Roll are included for a tasty multi-course menu of listening fun.
Saturday March 1, 2008
Some Group Vocal Rhythm & Blues From The Early To Mid 1950's
This week "My Place" host Joel Najman is still rummaging through his closet-full of vintage Rhythm & Blues 78's and 45's dating from the early to mid 1950's. Some exceptional group vocal gems are featured this week, including showcase works of R&B pioneers Clyde McPhatter, Hank Ballard, and Jackie Wilson.
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