Archive for May, 2006

Here’s what’s happening this week on THE NIGHT PROWL SHOW!

Monday:
We celebrate those who had birthdays on Sunday, May 7th.
Johnny Maestro turned 67.
Jim Lowe turned 79
Teresa Brewer turned 75

RICKY NELSON would have been 66 today, so we will take a close look at Ricky contribution to early rock n’ roll and play some of his greatest records.

Tuesday:
It’s BLUESDAY TUESDAY!
I’ll play an extra heaping helping of R&B; and blues from the dawn of rock n’ roll to get cha ready for HARLEM which features the most influential R&B; records of all time at 9pm PST and Midnight EST tonight.

Wednesday:
It’s WEST COAST WEDNESDAY!
The late Larry Williams would have been 71 today. He was born in Oakland in 1935 and fits perfectly into West Coast Wednesday.
The late Arthur Alexander would have been 66 today.

Thursday:
It’s gonna be a surprise!

Friday:
We honor Ritchie Valens, who was born on May 13, 1941. You’ll hear his biggest hits as well as some great demos that he cut of his greatest songs.

This week HARLEM looks at the contenders for the first rock n’ roll record by examining the most influential rhythm & blues releases between 1945 and 1955. Whether it’s Illinois Jacquet’s horn, Wynonie “Mr. Blues” Harris’ voice, Fats Domino’s piano or Louis Jordan’s humor, one thing is for certain; these songs ROCK! Matt The Cat takes an in-depth look at how records like “It’s Too Soon To Know”, “Cadillac Boogie”, “Rocket 88” and “Sixty Minute Man” changed the course of American Music. Authors Billy Vera, Steve Propes and Jim Dawson join Matt on his quest for R&B; treasure.

Harlem Airs on the 50s on 5:
Monday 5/8 @ 1pm EST
Tuesday 5/9 @ 9pm PST and Midnight EST
Friday 5/12 @ 6pm EST
Sunday 5/14 @ 11am EST