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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Rock-it Radio Newsletter for shows #4878 to #4887

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ROCK-IT RADIO NEWSLETTER AND PLAYLIST
SHOWS #4878 TO #4887
FROM 
May 3, 2014 to May 10, 2014       
Main webpage:  http://www.rockitradio.net  
Current Shows Online:  
http://www.rockitradio.net/programs.html
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Hi  Rock-it Radio Listeners,

Another week has flown by this week.  We have had
a busy week here and a couple things of note is
that We have started playing The Class of 1964 series
for Rock-it Radio, along with a double play of the Cool
Bobby B Doo Wop Stop show.  Also we will be having our
new drawing again and announce the winners of the Listener
Club members.  And much more !

Our shows can be heard in our archives page at: 
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and click to the speaker on the left to hear the show. 

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possible.

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PART I OF LANE QUIGLEY AND THE MEMORY LANE SHOW 5O YEAR CLASS REUNION WITH THE MUSIC OF 1964 IN SHOW #4878
Graduation season is near, and that means it's time for
the annual 50 Year Reunion celebration on Rock-it Radio. 
This week is the first of a four week series spotlighting
the music and stories from the Class of 1964 on The Memory
Lane Show.  Over the next month, host Lane Quigley will
present nearly 80 songs, 60 interview clips, and dozens
of TV themes, commercials and news stories that provided
the soundtrack to the senior class from 50 years ago this spring. 
Check out this week's playlist, and make sure to come back over
the next three weeks for the rest of the series.

1.    California Sun - The Rivieras
2.    Money - The Kingsmen
3.    Wow Wow Wee - The Angels
4.    The Way You Do The Things You Do - The Temptations
5.    You're a Wonderful One - Marvin Gaye
6.    Louie Louie - The Kingsmen
7.    Popsicles & Icicles - The Murmaids
8.    Java - Al Hirt
9.    Memphis - Johnny Rivers
10.   Understand Your Man - Johnny Cash
11.   The Shoop Shoop Song - Betty Everett
12.   New Girl In School - Jan & Dean
13.   Yesterday's Gone - Chad & Jeremy
14.   Kiss Me Sailor - Diane Renay
15.   I'll Make You Mine - Bobby Vee
16.   Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
17.   Worried Guy - Johnny Tillotson
18.   Every Little Bit Hurts - Brenda Holloway

Another great series from our program director Lane Quigley.
We do already have the entire series for sale in our Ebay Store.
and their is a article on that further down in the newsletter.
But in the mean time Thank you to Lane for this series and
if you would like to send comments, hellos or talk about the
Music from the Class of 1964 you can reach him at:
memorylane@rockitradio.net

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AL COOL DADDY SMITH AND PT. 2 OF THE TRIBUTE TO ALBERT KING ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #4879

From his studios in Brampton, Ontario Canada Al
Cool Daddy Smith returns with Part II of the R&B
and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Albert King.
In this program we will attempt to show how Albert's
Blues playing evolved over the course of four decades.
As well artists who influenced Albert as well as those
influenced by him will be played.  Some very rare early
Albert King recordings also appear in this show.
 
1.Look On Yonder Wall-Elmore James  1962
2. Blues Power-Albert King  1969
3. Indianola-Robben Ford  2009
4. Killing Floor-Albert King  1972
5. Guitar Man-Albert King  1978
6. Boot Lace-Albert King   1977
7. California-Albert King  1961
8. Be On Your Merry Way-Albert King  1953
9. Howlin' For My Darling-Albert King   1961
10. Match Box Blues-Blind Lemmon Jefferson   1927
11. Blues At Sunrise-Albert King  1960
12. Overall Junction-Albert King  1966
13. Worrisome Baby-Albert King     1965
14. Lonesome-Albert King  1965
15. Breaking Up Somebody's Home-Albert King  1972
16. Peepin' and a Moanin' Blues-Michael Bloomfield  1977
17. Get Out Of My Life Woman-Albert King  1978
18. What'd I Say-Albert King/w Pop Stales and Steve Cropper  1969

Another show from the Cool Daddy Himself - Very in depth look that  is always appreciated.  If you would like to write to Al with any requests, comments or hellos you can reach Al at:
Cooldaddy@rockitradio.net

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BILL GREEN AND THE ROCK AND ROLL RETROSPECTIVE SHOW WITH A ALL BLUES SPECIAL ON ROCK-IT RADIO #4880


Rock 'n Roll Retrospective host Bill Green returns with
you to the roots. On this edition of the Retro Show Bill
is playing nothin' but the Blues. This is timeless music.
Take a listen and hear where it all started and where it's
going today. 
    
1) Don't Start Me Talkin' - Sonny Boy Williamson 2 (1955)
2) Help Me - Paul Butterfield Blues Band (1966)
3) Messin' With The Blues - James Brown (1960)
4) The Things That I Used To Do - Ike and Tina Turner (1969)
5) B Flat Blues - The Righteous Brothers (19630
6) Little Juke Joint - Michael Burks (2012)
7) Turn Off Your T V - Walter Trout (2012)
8) Runnin' Blue - Boz Skaggs (1971)
9) Everything Gonna Be Alright - Muddy Waters (1974)
10) I Can't Hold Out - Son Seals (1977)
11) Mother Nature - Koko Taylor (1993)
12) Someday, After Awhile - Freddy King (1965)
13) The Sky Is Crying - Albert King (1969)
14) Blues Around Midnight - B. B. King (1966)
15) Gonna Miss You Around Here - B. B. King (1962)
16) I'm Too Far Gone (To Turn Around Now) Bobby 'Blue' Bland (1965)
17) You're My Best Poker Hand - T-Bone Walker (1947)
18) Baby, What's Wrong - Elmore James (1953)
19) Roll Your Moneymaker - Shakey Jake (1958)
20) Don't Mess With My Man - Denise LaSalle (1983)
    
Bill hopes you don't have the blues but that you do
enjoy them!  Thanks Bill for another Blues special on
the Rock & Roll Retrospective.  If you would like to
e mail Bill with any comments etc.  you can reach
him at:  billgreen@rockitradio.net

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DAVE THE RAVE AND THE RELICS AND RARITIES SHOW ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #4881

Dave is back this week with more hits and rarities
and vinyl finds from the 1960s.  Dave always surprises
me with the rare finds he is able to come up with. Come
have a listen by clicking to the speaker to show #4881.
Here is this week's playlist.

1. Drums A Go-Go - Hollywood Persuaders       
2. Bits and Pieces - Dave Clark Five           
3. Do You Love Me - Tremeloes             
4. Without Love - Aretha Franklin              
5. Speak Softly Angel - Johnnie and Joe                  
6. What Good Am I Without You - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell  
7. Hit The Ground - Terry Woodford                                                       
8. Ready Steady Let's Go - Tony Worsley & The Blue Jays      
9. Going To A Go Go - Miracles  
10. Challenge My Love - Toby Lark  
11. Make It Easy On Yourself - Walker Brothers         
12. Girl I Love You - Temptones            
13. I Want To Talk To You - Michael & The Medallions            
14. No Reply - Beatles                    
15. Love and A Friend - Tony Borders
16. Just For You - Sam Cooke      
17. Sugar Daddy- Snow Men   
18. Spider Man - Unbelievable Uglies (Discovery of the Week)     
19. Just Out Of Reach - Zombies   

Do you have a request you would like to hear on the
Relics & Rarities show?  You can e mail him at:
davetherave@rockitradio.net

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PETE CHASTON'S DOO WOP SHOW ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #4882

From his studios in Kearney, Missouri - Pete is back
this week spinning the Doo Wop music of the 50s and
60s. If you love Doo Wop don't miss this show.  From
the Scratchy 45 Segment to the Silly Song Segment.
It's sure to bring a smile to your face.  Here is
this week's playlist.

1. Doo-Wop All Night Long-The Blue Emotions (opening theme song) (1982)
2. My Girlfriend-The Cadillacs (1957)                 
3. True Love, True Love-The Cupids (1960)  
4. Feelin' No Pain-The Del-Satins (1963) 
5. Here in Your Arms-The Elgins (xxxx)             
6. Alone in This World-The Five Trojans (1958)                 
7. Ding-A-Ling-A-Ling Ding-Dong-Dicky Dell & The Bing Bongs (1958)
8. For You-The Cupids (1963)
9. Little Darlin' (live)-Elvis Presley (xxxx)
10. Bobbie-Joey & The Lexingtons (1963)                

SILLY SONG SEGMENT:

11. Little Darlin' (live)-Joan Baez (xxxx)              
12. The Lion Sleeps Tonight (live)-Billy Joel & Jimmy Fallon (2014)

SCRATCHY 45 RPMs SEGMENT:

13. Real Pretty Mama-The Meadow Larks (1953)         
14. All Through the Night-The Mystics (1959)    
15. Don't Ask Me (To Be Lonely)-The Dubs (1957)
16. Trudy-Lonnie & The Carollons (1959)                 

BACK TO THE CDs &/or More 45 RPMs:

17. Oh, But She Did-The El Capris (1956)
18. Jo-Jo-The Dells (1956)               
19. Maybe You'll Be There-Billy & The Essentials (1963) 
20. Lucky Me, I'm in Love-The El Domingos (1962)

SLOW SONG SEGMENT:

21. Tell Me-The Master Tones (1954)        
22. Love Will Make Your Mind Go Wild-The Penguins (1955)
23. Twilight-The Paragons (1958)                
24. How Sentimental Can I Be-The Mellows (1954)            
25. To a Soldier Boy-The Tassels (1960)           
26. I'll Never Tell-The Harptones (1954)

27. (closing theme song) Adios-The Five Discs (1961)

If you have a favorite Doo Wop you would like to hear
or would just like to say Hello you can reach Pete via
e mail at:  doowoppete@rockitradio.net

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COOL BOBBY B & THE DOO WOP STOP ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #4883

It's time for great sounding Doo Wop! And Cool Bobby B is here to bring it to you! Rock-it Radio is proud to be the premiere internet provider for the Cool Bobby B Doo Wop Stop. Here is the playlist of this week's show.
Good things are happening here at Rock-it Radio as we are
happy to announce that Cool Bobby B is now being played all 3 hours since starting last month here on Rock-it Radio.

Part I

1. Rockin' with the clock -- Shirley and Lee (opening theme)
2. True True Love -- The Corvairs
3. There's a reason -- The Cascades
4. It's too soon to know -- The Orioles
5. A 1000 miles away -- The Heartbeats
6. Why don't you write me -- The Jacks
7. Fallen Angels -- The Four Fellows
8. My Only Love -- The C Quins
9. Lonely days, Lonely Nights -- The Fabulaires
10. Everyone's Laughing -- The Spaniels
11. So you will know -- The Paragons
12. Picture of Love -- The Continentals
13. Teen Angel -- Dion & Belmonts
14. I wonder why -- Dion & Belmonts
15. Be sure my love -- The Dubs
16. Daddy's Home -- Gene Chandler
17. Island of Love -- The Sheppards
18. Memories of El Monte -- The Penguins
19. Zing -- The Coasters

Part II

20. For your Precious Love -- Kenny Vance & Planotones
21. Moon Shining Bright -- The Tremaines
22. Oh Rose Marie -- The Fascinators
23. Please say you want me -- The Schoolboys
24. Hey Little School Girl -- The Paragons
25. I only have eyes for you -- The Flamingos
26. Mio Amore -- The Flamingos
27. Barbara -- The Temptations
28. In the Still of the night -- 5 Satins
29. There's a moon out tonight -- The Capris
30. One Summer Night -- Philly Cuzz
31. Hey Boy -- The Vibraniques
32. Guess Who -- Jesse Belvin
33. Could this be magic -- The Dubs
34. Let them Talk -- Little Willie John
35. The Stars -- Mike D'Amore
36. Dance girl dance -- Norman Fox & Rob Roys
37. If I knew -- The Cruisers
38. Gloria -- The Chariots

Part III

39. 11th hour melody -- The Rivieras
40. Moonlight Cocktails -- The Rivieras
41. Barbara Ann -- The Regents
42. Tonight, Tonight -- The Mello Kings
43. I believe -- The Earls
44. Florence -- The Paragons
45. Darling Lorraine -- Kenny Vance & Planotones
46. Dream Girl -- Norman Fox & Robroys
47. Sometimes -- Danny & The Juniors
48. Image of a girl -- The Safaris
49. On the street where you live -- The Chuckles
50. Teeter Totter Love -- The Marcels
51. Begin the Beguine -- The Ravens
52. I put the bomp -- Fred & The Embers
53. Dear Lord -- The Continentals
54. I put the Bomp -- Frankie Lymon
55. Is there a love for me -- The Dubs
56. No One -- The Dubs
57. Goodnight Baby -- The Imaginations

If you would like to send a request to Cool Bobby B or
just to say hello - You can at: 
coolbobbyb@rockitradio.net

Cool Bobby B has just updated his website of the Doo Wop Stop.
Check it out by going to his bio. in our DJ page at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/dj.html and click on the link to the
Doo Wop Stop page.

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TREVOR HYLAND'S ROCK AND ROLL DANCE PARTY FEATURING ROCKABILLY GREAT BOB GIT IT KELLY ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #4884

Featuring music from The Strikes.  Bob " Git It " Kelly joins
us with his demo of Git It.  Ronnie Dawson and Johnny Dollar
give us some ACTIO PACKED rock and roll.
Gene Vincent's 14th  recording session for Capitol , Session number 6687 at Capitol Tower Hollywood, Los Angeles on March 25th 1958.
Buckle up for some great  ROCKABILLY  &  R'N'R .

01. Whole Lotta Shakin, Goin, On - Jerry Lee Lewis ( Bob " Git It Kelly " intro) .

Ricky Nelson
02 If You Can't Rock Me - Ricky Nelson
03. Baby I'm Sorry - Ricky Nelson

The Strikes
04. If You Can't Rock Me - The Strikes
05. Baby I'm Sorry - The Strikes
06. Come Back To Me - The Strikes
07. I Don't Want To Cry Over You - The Strikes
08. My Poor Heart - The Strikes
09. Rockin' - The Strikes

Gene Vincent Sessions
10. Dance In The Street - Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps
11. Git It - Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps

Bob " Git It " Kelly
12. Git It - Bob  " Git It "  Kelly ( demo )
13. Don't Be Cruel - Bob Kelly
14. Sea Cruise - Bob Kelly
15. Stagger Lee - BobKelly
16. That'll Be The Day - Bob Kelly
17. Thrill Me - The Expressions with Bob Kelly Id & song

Action Packed Tracks
18. High School Rock & Roll ( Cleveland ) - Tommy Facenda
19. Do Do Do - Ronnie Dawson
20. Action Packed - Ronnie Dawson
21. Action Packed - Johnny Dollar
22. Car Coat Baby - Johnny Dollar
23. Rockin' Bones - Johnny Dollar
24. Boppin' Wig Wam Willie - Ray Scott
25. Eenie Meeni Minie Mo - Hoyt Johnson

Great Show Trevor and it's an honor to have Robert Kelly
join you in on the studio!  And have him here on Rock-it
Radio.  If you have any questions, comments or just hellos
to Trevor you can reach him at:
trevor@rockitradio.net

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KEN STRANGE AND THE COUNTRY RECORD ROUND UP SHOW ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #4885

Join Ken Strange as he delves into the archives to bring you
another Country Record Round Up, with Country music from right
across the board that includes singles and album tracks from
as far back as the late 1930's through to the 00's. Plus his
regular feature, 'Duos and Duets'.
So let's head off across the plains for a round up..............
A Country Record Round Up that is!!

01. Intro - Medley
02. Would You Mind - Al Barkle & His Trail Blazers (52) Polkaland
03. Truck Driver Roll - Virginia Brannon (54) Camark
04. I Will Never Let You Go - Jackie Green (05) from the movie "Brokeback Mountain"
05. Linda On My Mind - Conway Twitty (75) MCA
06. What A Way To Live - Willie Nelson (64) Betty
07. Country Girl - Jeannie C. Riley (70) Plantation
08. Walking Shoes - Tanya Tucker (90) Capitol
09. Ethyl In My Gas Tank - Jimmy Heap & The Melody Masters (54) Capitol
10. It's Not Easy To Forget - Roy Aldridge (56) Emperor
11. Hickory Wind - The BR549 (96) Arista-Nashville
12. Walking The Floor Over You - Justin Tubb (85) Dot/MCA
13. You're The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly - Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn (78) MCA
14. Mocking Bird Hill - Les Paul & Mary Ford (51) Capitol
15. Sad Songs And Waltzes - Ernest Tubb & Gene Watson (79) Catchet
16. Through The Morning Through The Night - Robert Plant & Alison Krauss (07) Rounder
17. Cryin' Time - Jerry Lee & Linda Gail Lewis (69) Smash
18. From Here To There To You - Hank Locklin (61) RCA-Victor
19. Baby Honey - Sherry Lee (56) Mar-Vel
20. Jim Along Joe - The Coon Creek Girls (37/38)
21. This Stranger My Little Girl - Dottie West (75) RCA-Victor
22. Take It Like A Man - Michelle Wright (92) Arista-Nashville
23. Do I Do It To You Too - Linda Davis (92) Liberty
24. Above And Beyond - Buck Owens & His Buckeroos (60) Capitol
25. Cigarettes And Coffee Blues - Lefty Frizzell (58) Columbia
26. Outro - Medley

Ken started this series of shows to add a extra Genre of
music here on Rock-it Radio.  We sincerely hope you enjoy it!
If you have any comments or dedications or would just like to say
hello you can at:  spinningrock@rockitradio.net

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JACK VAN OERS & THE ROCKIN' WINDMILL SHOW FROM THE NETHERLANDS ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #4886

From the land of windmills, dykes, canals, cheese, tulips and
wooden shoes here is another powerful Rockin' Windmill Show.
Jack van Oers plays a selection of great songs including the
Indorock song, the double spin and a classic instrumental.
In this show you will hear music from Finland, the USA, Norway,
the UK and the Netherlands. So, put on your blue suede shoes and
petticoats and enjoy .....

1. Just this once - The Crickets - 1960
2. Dance beneath - The King Drapes - 2000
3. Be bop baby - Autry Inman - 1956
4. Crazy country hop - Johnny Otis - 1958
5. Paulette - Jack & Woody - 1960
6. Is you, or is you ain't - Duke Dickson - 1959
7. Feelin' - Johnny Kidd & the Pirates - 1959
8. Baby don't move me - The Paladins - 1999
9. Save my life - The Teen Cats - 1986
10. Why can't you and I - David Ray - 1956
11. Jitter bop baby - JD & the Chasers - 2004
12. Roosaleena - Conway Twitty - 1959
13. Roosaleena - Savage Kalman & the Explosion Rockers - 1979
14. Down on the farm boogie - Bill Chappell - 1963
15. All you ever do is bring me down - Rocking Jojo & his Red Angels - 1997
16. My lovin' arms - Johnny Roberts - 1959
17. Teds unite - Doomsday Rockers - 2001
18. My Suzie Jane - Bobby Lee Trammell - 1958
19. Uranium rock - Warren Smith - 1958
20. Lonesome tears in my eyes - The Rocking Birds - 1998
21. Go away don't bother me - The Collins Kids - 1956
22. Rockabilly guy - The Polecats - 1979
23. Some enchanted evening - Carl Mann - 1959
25. Rockin' Billy - Johnny Stark - 1957
25. Mr. Guitar - Bert Weedon - 1961

Great Rockabilly Show Jack and thank you again for all your
great tunes you play here at Rock-it Radio!  If you would
like to send Jack an E mail for future requests etc. you
can at:  rockinwindmill@rockitradio.net

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DOUBLE PLAY -- COOL BOBBY B AND THE DOO WOP STOP ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #4887

No you are not seeing double we have thrown in two
Cool Bobby B Shows in one week here at Rock-it Radio!
He's the #1 Worldwide Doo Wop show worldwide!  Come find
out why by tuning into show #4887 in our program webpage.
It's in 3 parts so you won't miss a single tune!  Here is
the playlist of what you will hear in this show.

Part I

1.  Rockin' with the clock -- Shirley and Lee
2.  Betty Ann -- Fabulous Four
3.  Such a Night -- The Drifters
4.  C'mon Marianne -- 4 Seasons
5.  Your way -- The Camelots
6.  Rock N Roll Age -- 4 Jays
7.  Without you -- The Earls
8.  In the still of the night -- 5 Satins
9.  When I go to sleep at night -- The Tokens
10. I don't wanna cry -- The Ovations
11. Should I cry -- The Concords
12. My favorite Doo Wop Song -- Philly Cuzz
13. Looking for an echo -- The Persuassions
14. The Night -- Nick & the Nacks
15. Flames -- Five Sharks
16. C'est La Vie -- The Wrens
17. My Dream -- The Platters
18. Dear One -- The Scarlets
19. That's the way it goes -- The Harptones

Part II

20. I'll be seeing you -- 5 Satins
21. I'll be seeing you -- The Skyliners
22. I'll be forever loving you -- The El Dorados
23. One in a Million -- The Platters
24. White Cliffs of Dover -- The Mystics
25. They laughed at me -- Jackies & Starlites
26. Need you -- Donnie Owens
27. Could this be magic -- Johnny Maestro & Brooklyn Bridge
28. The Closer you are -- Magnificent 4
29. Have Fun -- Ann Cole
30. Island of Love -- Lee Andrews & Hearts
31. Whoever you are -- The Chantels
32. Rendezvous with love -- The Desires
33. There goes my love -- The Fantastics
34. I see a star -- The Roulettes
35. Hot dog dooly wah -- The Pyramids
36. Need your love -- The Metallics
37. One more chance -- The Demensions
38. Walking Along -- The Solitaires

Part III

39. 11th hour melody -- The Rivieras
40. Moonlight cocktails -- The Rivieras
41. Think Twice -- Brook Benton
42. Church bells may ring -- The Willows
43. Wish you were here -- Chosen Few
44. On the Island -- The Avons
45. Cyberspace -- Gray Jays
46. I do love you -- Tex and Chex
47. Love you baby all the time -- The Co Eds
48. I'm so in love -- Roxy & Daychords
49. The Bounce -- The Olympics
50. She is mine -- The Blue Notes
51. If you love me -- Little Jan & Radiants
52. Who do you think you are -- The Fascinators
53. That's my desire -- Dion & The Belmonts
54. Don't pity me -- Dion & Belmonts
55. This I swear -- The Skyliners
56. Let's start all over again -- The Paragons
57. Goodnight baby -- The Imaginations

If you would like to send a request to Cool Bobby B or
just to say hello - You can at: 
coolbobbyb@rockitradio.net

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They are $16 each plus shipping.  And 100% Rockin' Cotton!
Special thanks to Rock-it Radio Promoter Princess Cruz
who modeled for our T Shirts. 

NEW WEBSITE AND GIVEAWAYS ANNOUNCED FOR ROCK-IT RADIO.
We have set up a new website to see what the benefits
are to join the Rock-it Radio Listener's Club.  And
to commemorate our 19th Year this month of the beginning
of Rock-it Radio.  With every newsletter we will be announching
Listener Club winners to win vintage Rock and Roll Radio shows or Rock-it Radio shows on CD.  The Listener's choice.  Each week we will draw the names of one new member from that week, andtwo other Listener Club members to win our drawings.

If you haven't yet and want to Join the Rock-it Radio Listeners Club
Please check out our new website at: http://www.rockitradio.net/member.html

And the website of what current contests we are running at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/contest.html
LANE QUIGLEY & THE MEMORY LANE SHOW 4 CD SET
OF THE CLASS OF 1964 HIGH SCHOOL REUNION IS
NOW AVAILABLE IN ROCK-IT RADIO EBAY STORE
New Release!!!! Lane Quigley & The Memory Lane Show
and the Class of 1964 50 year Class Reunion Music
Memory Set. 4 CD's!!!

Get the set before it is even aired on Rock-it Radio -
Now in our Ebay Store.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141279692618
PROMOTION COMMOTION WEEKEND ENDURO RESULTS IN MANY NEW LISTENERS
Last weekend the new promotion director Debbie Snowdove
for Rock-it Radio along with Bennie Dingo together went
on a 3 day search for more listener's for Rock-it Radio
that resulted in several new listeners.  They both worked
thruout the nights with minimal sleep and we want to thank
all those that joined the Rock-it Radio Listeners Club and
started following us on Twitter where we saw the most growth.
We are out to prove that Rock-it Radio gives you most then any other roots rock radio station out there.

ROCK-IT RADIO LISTENER CLUB WEEKLY DRAWING GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
It's time once again for the Rock-it Radio Listeners Club members drawing our way  to say thanks to our Rock-it Radio Listener Club members.  The following members have either won a Rock-it Radio show of their choice or a vintage Rock & Roll Radio Show from the 50s to the 70s in the Rock-it Radio
Launching Pad.  So insert Drumroll !!!!!

Our New Listener Club Member Giveaway Winner is:

Nita Maihle -- Georgia, USA

Winners this week of theListener Club Member Giveaways are:

John Cazier -- Rome City, Indiana USA
Terry Gabel -- Elgin, Illinois USA
Christa Ingebrand -- New Prague, Minnesota USA
If you are one of those people for this week's winners
You have 7 days from the Newsletter release date
to get back to us at Rock-it Radio at the
e mail address of: rockitradio@netzero.net  In the Subject
line write -- "I am a Winner"  and let us know what you would
like to have as a gift from Rock-it Radio. 
Either a vintage radio broadcast from our Launching Pad - Go ahead
and shop and let us know at: http://www.rockitradio.net/store.html

or if you would prefer a Rock-it Radio Show on CD let us know
the Show # of the show and we can do that too!  Please also in your
e mail to us provide a mailing address as well to send these new
shows off too. 

If you are not a member of the Rock-it Radio Listener's Club
it's easy to join!  Just sign up for this newsletter at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/member.html
COME REMEMBER WOLFMAN JACK !!!
Rock-it Radio has a very special way to remember Wolfman Jack.  Arguably the most iconic of American DJ's.  Come check out the Rock-it Radio Wolfman Page at:

FINDING ROCK-IT RADIO ON THE 'TUNE IN RADIO' CELL PHONE APP.
We have had a few requests from listeners that they couldn't find us on the popular 'Tune in Radio' App. on Android and PC and iphones.  Running a search of 'Rock-it Radio' will actually list 100s of Rock stations.  So, the best way to find us on this very thorough and extensive app. that I love using myself is -
run a search on 'rockabilly' - there you will easily find
Rock-it Radio listed.
Our Tune in Radio App. webpage is also at:
http://tunein.com/station/?stationId=41878
VINTAGE VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK

For the week of 10 May, 2014    
This week in our archives page at:

http://www.rockitradio.net/video.html

This week:
Dion & The Belmonts on the Saturday Beech-Nut show singing 'Don't Pity Me' from January 17, 1959 including a interview with William Shatner by Dick Clark.

And check out the 100s of vintage music videos we have listed
in our Video webpage at: http://www.rockitradio.net/video.html
MISSED A COUPLE OF NEWSLETTERS LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS??

THEN YOU CAN ALWAYS CHECK OUR BLOG WHERE IT IS ARCHIVED.
YOU CAN CHECK OUT OUR BLOG AT:

http://rock-itradio.blogspot.com/

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ROCK-IT RADIO DJ PAGE...

Remember you can check out all the Rock-it Radio DJ's
and read the bios of these DJ's that make these
Rock-it Radio Shows possible at: 

And don't forget for even more pictures --
there is our picture page at: 
 
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LET US HELP YOU TUNE IN THE WORLD OF RADIO
ONLINE.
We have a list of directories that list 1000s of radio stations around the world to help you discover the world of internet radio.  Come on in and check it out at: 
http://www.rockitradio.net/internetradio.html
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IF YOU HAVE TWITTER COME FOLLOW US THERE

If you are one that tweets then please check out and join and get our
updates on your twitter account.  Our Twitter link is right below.

http://www.twitter.com/RockitRadio1
It is our new Twitter account and we will once again start
scrolling our messages and updates on our webpages as well.

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ROCK-IT RADIO LAUNCHING PAD PLEA FROM ROCK-IT RADIO.
Rock-it Radio is publicly supported and we rely on purchases from our Launching Pad for us to pay our bills from copyright to bandwidth.

We don't ask something for nothing.  Every donation from
the Rock-it Radio Launching pad you will receive a vintage
Rock and Roll broadcast of your choice from the 50s thru the 70s
and we have 100s to choose from.
I know many of you save our shows on mp3 and we allow that
and glad that you can do that.   But we kindly ask for your support as well.    Here are the links that help Rock-it Radio.

Launching Pad:  (Shows listed by State and Country)
http://www.rockitradio.net/store.html

Launching Pad:  (shows listed by Date)
http://www.rockitradio.net/storedate.html

To Order a Rock-it Radio Show:
http://www.rockitradio.net/order.html

A Rock-it Radio T shirt:
http://www.rockitradio.net/tshirt.html

Rock-it Radio Ebay Store:
http://stores.ebay.com/Rockit-Radio


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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO THE LISTENER'S CLUB!!!!

A big welcome to the below new Rock-it Radio listeners that
joined our Listeners Club from May 3, 2014 to  
May 10, 2014.
We hope that you enjoy the music Rock-it Radio provides and our playlists and information that our weekly newsletter provides. Any comments, criticisms, kudos, compliments or future ideas is always welcome and you can e mail me personally at: rockitradio@netzero.net  

Charles Farnell -- Jacksonville, North Carolina USA
Dave Gateway -- London, United Kingdom
Michael Giunta -- Glendale, New York USA
Dan Nather -- Cincinatti, Ohio USA
Nita Maihle -- Georgia, USA 

We have gained 26 new likes in our listeners club
in our Facebook page Rock-it Radio Fan Page as well this week at:
http://facebook.com/rockitface

And 333 that have joined us on Twitter.  Making a total of
365 !!! new members to the Rock-it Radio
Listeners Club since our last newsletter. We now have 71,255 exactly that have joined the Rock-it Radio Listeners club.

We hope that you enjoy the rare 50's and early 60's  Rock and Roll, Rockabilly and Doo Wop (which most commercial oldies radio stations have forgotten) that we are able to play for you from Rock-it Radio. Remember, we are here for you!
So if you ever have any requests, dedications, comments and suggestions we always love to hear from our listeners. Our e mail address is:
rockitradio@netzero.net 

HOW TO ORDER OLD ROCK-IT RADIO SHOWS = YOUR PURCHASES HELP US STAY ONLINE!!!

We have received many inquiries on how to order Rock-it Radio shows that  are no longer in our on archives webpage.  These shows are still available on CD and mailed to you within 24 hours of receiving payment.   To help search for older shows that you may be looking for you may want to check the Rock-it Radio blog site.  Old newsletters describing the shows and playlists
are archived there and there is a menu bar on the right side that breaks down every playlist by month.  This website is:  http://rock-itradio.blogspot.com
 


Then you may either pay by check or money order or paypal.  Rock-it Radio shows are only $9.50 U.S. each and are studio quality broadcasts that were placed on Compact Disc here at the Rock-it Radio Studio.  We have a flat rate  shipping charge of $1.50 U.S. so if you order one or several -- it is still only $1.50
U.S. shipping.  And we ship worldwide, overseas orders are mailed out first class airmail.  Instructions where to send payment is at our webpage:

If you are a member of paypal (http://www.paypal.com) you can e mail directly and let me know via e mail  (rockitradio@netzero.net) what shows you would  like we can send you a paypal invoice within 24 hours.

When you order a Rock-it Radio show or shop at our Rock-it Radio Launching Pad you help keep these oldies alive and help us pay the bills here at Rock-it Radio.
And at the same time -- you are not getting nothing for your donation,  but actually some of the shows and memories we hope we keep alive here at Rock-it Radio.  
ROCK-IT RADIO WEBPAGE DEDICATED TO
COLLECTING AIRCHECKS  
 

Rock-it Radio this past week released a new webpage on collecting airchecks or actual radio broadcast recordings.  If you would like to check it out the website address is:
http://www.rockitradio.net/aircheck.html
ROCK-IT RADIO STAFF NOW ON FACEBOOK

This past month several Rock-it Radio DJ's have started
their own Facebook webpage. Here is a few links in case
you want to befriend them on Facebook.

Bennie Dingo   --  http://www.facebook.com/bennie.dingo

Lane Quigley -- https://www.facebook.com/lane.quigley.75

Pete Chaston -- http://www.facebook.com/doowoppete

Debbie Snowdove -- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1217564981

Al 'Cool Daddy' Smith -- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1376114314

Steve Propes -- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1056562016

Bill Green -- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000205441237  

Matt the Cat --  http://www.facebook.com/MattTheCatRadio

Trevor Hyland-- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=120817590371

Mike Taylor -- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002386022160

Rockin' Daddy O -- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003326286531
(Ken Abruzzi)

DJ Spinning Rock Boogie- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003359252471

Rockabilly Rhythm Show-  http://www.facebook.com/RockabillyRhythm

Jack Van Oers - Rockin' Windmill Show -- https://www.facebook.com/jack.vanoers.52

Dave the Rave -- https://www.facebook.com/dave.kapulsky


TOP 10 SELLERS OF THE ROCK-IT RADIO LAUNCHING PAD THIS WEEK Week ending 5/10/2014  

As you know the Rock-it Radio Store sells vintage Radio Broadcasts - Where you hear the actual music, news and vintage advertisements - uncut and unedited just like you would of heard it back then.  Here are the top sellers this week.

1. RIR #176 -- Porky Chedwick WAMO Pittsburgh 6/14/1960
2. RIR #606 -- History of Rock & Roll - 38 CD Set from 1969
3. RIR #205 -- Porky Chedwick WAMO Pittsburgh 6/16/1960
4. RIR #220 -- Larry Lujack - WLS Chicago 12/28/1968
5. RIR #127 -- Alan Freed 1956 Rock & Roll Dance Party show
6. RIR #407 -- John Peel Radio London Pirate 7/16/1967
7. RIR #267 -- Arnie Woo Woo Ginsburg - WMEX Boston 12/12/1965
8. RIR #181 -- Wolfman Jack XERB Rosarito Mexico 12/8/1967
9. RIR #168 -- Dan Ingram - WABC New York 7/22/1967
10. RIR #393 -- John Lennon as DJ on WNEW New York from 1974
 

If you would like to view these shows in depth you can check out our Rock-it Radio Ebay Store at:   

or in the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad store at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/store.html(listed by date)
and in the upper left hand corner - there is a search box where you can type in the DJ name or Station Call letters and that information on that show will pop up. 
Ordering from the Ebay store will also qualify you for the Rock-it Radio
giveaway mentioned previously in this newsletter. Sale of these broadcasts is what keeps Rock-it Radio going and thank you again to everyone that buys these!

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TOP 50 NATIONS THAT ARE TUNING INTO ROCK-IT RADIO.
WEEK ENDING 5/10/2014

We are always amazed at the World Wide Web and the 207 Countries that tune us in every month online. Here are the top 50 Countries so far this month.+ or - shows up or down how many positions from the previous week.
TOP 50 NATIONS THAT ARE TUNING INTO ROCK-IT RADIO.

1.  United States  +0
2.  United Kingdom +0
3.  Brazil +0
4.  Canada +0
5.  Germany +0
6.  France +1
7.  Croatia +1
8.  Hungary -2
9.  Spain +0
10. Australia +0
11. Argentina +0
12. Mexico +0
13. Netherlands +0
14. Japan +0
15. Italy +1
16. Sweden -1
17. Philippines +0
18. Austria +0
19. Ireland +4
20. Colombia -1
21. Belgium +4
22. Peru -3
23. Russia -1
24. Switzerland +0
25. South Africa -4
26. Chile +0
27. Finland +1
28. Greece +2
29. Norway +3
30. Thailand +1
31. New Zealand -3
32. Czech Republic +4
33. India +4
34. Indonesia -6
35. Romania +4
36. China -4
37. Guatemala -2
38. Slovakia +0
39. Poland -3
40. Portugal +4
41. Dominican Republic +0
42. Malaysia +0
43. Saudi Arabia +0
44. Singapore +6
45. Denmark +6
46. Bolivia +0
47. Costa Rica +1
48. Nicaragua +5
49. Honduras +8
50. Panama +9

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U.S. STATES RANKINGS TUNING INTO ROCK-IT RADIO

1.  California   +0
2.  Florida +0
3.  Pennsylvania +0
4.  New York +0
5.  New Jersey +1
6.  Texas -1
7.  Washington +0
8.  Ohio +0
9.  Massachusetts +0
10. Illinois +0
11. North Carolina +1
12. Michigan -1
13. Wisconsin +0
14. Arizona +1
15. Missouri -1
16. Georgia +1
17. Virginia -1
18. Maryland +0
19. Tennessee +1
20. Oregon -1
21. Alabama +1
22. Indiana  -1
23. Colorado +0
24. Kentucky +0
25. Connecticut +0
26. South Carolina +2
27. Rhode Island -1
28. Kansas -1
29. Oklahoma +2
30. Delaware -1
31. West Virginia +1
32. Nevada +1
33. Arkansas +1
34. Minnesota -5
35. Idaho +0
36. Louisiana +0
37. Iowa +1
38. Utah -1
39. New Mexico +0
40. Nebraska +1
41. New Hampshire -1
42. Missisippi +0
43. Wyoming +2
44. Montana +2
45. Maine -2
46. Vermont +1
47. Hawaii +1
48. District of Columbia -5
49. North Dakota +0
50. South Dakota +0
51. Alaska +0

Rockabilly bands looking for airplay
 
If you or know someone that would like airplay on Rock-it Radio we invite
you to submit your press kits to Rock-it Radio.  Our website for further
information is:
http://www.rockitradio.net/airplay.html
 
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Latest openings at Rock-it Radio. 

Come join the Rock-it Radio Team - Check out the webpage for current openings at:  http://www.rockitradio.net/team.html
 
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Rock-it Radio Program Webpage Reminder

Remember, if the show that you want to hear is getting close to the bottom of the list of radio shows, you should tune in as soon as you can. These shows to have a high audio quality require a lot of internet bandwidth and memory. And currently we can only afford the 30 latest shows online here at Rock-it Radio.  So, when a new show is put online it knocks the oldest one off the Rock-it Radio archives page.  Usually a show will at least last 16 to 20 days, once it is placed in the archives.

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Come Join the Rock-it Listener's Club

Want to join our Listeners Club?? And be notified when new shows are playing on the Rock-it. If you are not a member of our listeners club it is really easy to join... just go to our main website at: http://www.rockitradio.net
and click the button that reads... "click here to be on our mailing list" at the top of the page. When you click there leave your e mail address and you are in...it's free and it gives you the playlists and news on our latest shows.

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OUR SISTER STATION FIRST NATIONS BROADCASTING.

We invite you to also check out our sister station -- First Nations
Broadcasting. And tune into the rather Cool North of the Yukon and Alaska with our very own Debbie Snowdove!

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Well that is just about it for this newsletter and playlists of our latest
shows. We hope that you enjoy them.
We will do our best to keep these shows on for at least 14
days and hopefully 21 days.
All the best always,
Bennie Dingo
Rock-it Radio
e mail:  rockitradio@netzero.net
website: http://www.rockitradio.net
facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/bennie.dingo 

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