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Saturday April 26, 2008

Foreign Language Songs That Were Popular In The United States

It doesn't happen very often, but every now and then a song sung entirely in a foreign language rises to prominence on the American contemporary music popularity charts. There was a proliferation of songs of this type in the USA during the late 1950's and early 1960's, spurred by the enormous success of an Italian song titled "Volare" written and recorded by Domenico Modugno. "Foreign Language Songs That Were Popular In The United States" is this week's theme on "My Place" with Joel Najman Saturday night from 8-9PM following "A Prairie Home Companion" on Vermont Public Radio.

Saturday April 19, 2008

Pop Songs About Alcohol And Drinking

This week's program is a collection of "Pop", Country, and 60's Rock songs that deal in some way with the drinking of alcohol.  Selections range from the Big Band era of the 1940's to the Pop and Country of the 60's and 70's.  Included this week are several very funny novelty records.  "My Place" with Joel Najman, 8-9PM Saturdays on Vermont Public Radio.

Saturday April 12, 2008

Early Rhythm & Blues Songs About Alcohol And Drinking

The Rhythm & Blues of the pre-Rock Era 1940's and 50's showed very little restraint in its subject matter and presentation. this is clearly demonstrated in the "Songs About Alcohol And Drinking" featured in this week's "My Place" program with Joel Najman.

Saturday April 5, 2008

The Music Of Singer/Songwriter Mort Shuman

Previous "My Place" programs turned the spotlight on legendary New York City songwriter Doc Pomus. For a ten year period from 1955-1965, Doc's most successful songs were co-written with a fellow Brooklynite 13 years his junior, Mort Shuman. This week "My Place" focuses specifically on the music of Mort Shuman and the fascinating twists and turns his own career took in the years following his association with Doc Pomus. There's a surprise "international" flair to this week's "My Place", 8-9PM Saturday on Vermont Public radio

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