October 29, 2010, Playlist with Host Alex McNeil

Happy Halloween!
01. Vic Mizzy - Theme from The Addams Family (CD, 1964)
02. Lurch (Ted Cassidy) - The Lurch (CD, 1965)
03. Jack Marshall - Theme from The Munsters (CD, 1964)
04. Butch Patrick - What Ever Happened to Eddie? (45, 1983)
05. Michael Lewis & Orch. - Main Title from Theater of Blood (LP)
06. Lynn Anderson - Haunted House (LP, 1970)
07. Duponts - Screamin' Ball (At Dracula Hall) (CD, 1958)
08. Sally Field - Who Needs Wings to Fly (LP, 1967)
09. Groovie Goolies - Goolie Get-Together (LP, 1970)
10. Mann Drake - Vampire Ball (CD, 1962)
11. Sigmund & the Sea Monsters Cast - Friends (LP, 1973)
12. James Bernard & Orch. - Kiss of the Vampire (LP)
13. Zacherle - Lunch with Mother Goose (CD, 1958)
14. Beach Boys - Monster Mash (LP, 1964)
15. Bobby "Boris" Pickett - Monster Swim (CD, 1964)
16. Screamin' Jay Hawkins - Feast of the Mau Mau (CD)
17. Jimmy Cross - I Want My Baby Back (CD, 1965)
18. Gerald Fried & Orch. - I Bury the Living (LP)
19. Lollipop Shoppe - You Must Be a Witch (CD, 1968)
20. Vanilla Fudge - Season of the Witch (LP, 1968)
21. Rattles - The Witch (LP, 1970)
22. Peggy Lee - Bewitched (CD, 1965)
23. Fifth Estate - Ding Dong, The Witch Is Dead (CD, 1967)
24. Bernard Herrmann - Twilight Zone (first theme) (LP, 1959)
25. Dickey Lee - Laurie (Strange Things Happening) (CD, 1965)
26. Theme from Casper the Friendly Ghost (CD)
27. Theme from The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (CD, 1968)
28. Marius Constant - Twilight Zone (second theme) (LP, 1960)
29. Maximillian - The Twistin' Ghost (CD, 1962)
30. Jeff Beck Group - I Ain't Superstitious (CD, 1968)
31. Brain Auger & the Trinity - Black Cat (CD, 1968)
32. Nina Simone - I Put a Spell on You (CD, 1965)
33. P. F. Sloan - Halloween Mary (CD, 1965)
34. Strawberry Alarm Clock - Curse of the Witches (CD, 1967)
35. Pete Rugolo - Theme from Thriller (LP, 1960)
36. Frantics - Werewolf (CD, 1960)
37. Five Man Electrical Band - Werewolf (LP, 1974)
38. Zombies - Just Out of Reach (CD)
39. Captain Beefheart - Vampire Sweet (CD, 1999)
40. Mike Sharpe - Spooky (LP, 1967)
41. Harry Lubin - Fear (Theme from One Step Beyond) (LP, 1960)

Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010 - Eli Polonsky

Annual Halloween show!

12:04. Fifty Foot Hose - Cauldron
12:08. Dr. John - Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya
12:14. Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Chile
12:28. Ultimate Spinach - Ballad Of The Hip Death Goddess
12:37. The Doors - Strange Days
12:40. Alice Cooper - Ballad Of Dwight Fry
12:47. Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks - I Scare Myself - REQ
12:52. Neil Young - Vampire Blues
12:56. Roy Buchanan - Haunted House - REQ
1:01. Super Session (Al Kooper, Stephen Stills) - Season Of The Witch - REQ
1:13. The Sonics - The Witch
1:16. The Spiders - Witchcraft
1:19. Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band - Look Out, There's A Monster Coming
1:22. Steppenwolf - Monster
1:32. Fleetwood Mac - The Green Manalishi - REQ
1:36. Roky Erickson & The Aliens - The Night Of The Vampire - REQ
1:39. Frank Zappa & The Mothers - Zomby Woof - REQ
1:44. The Who - Boris The Spider - REQ
1:47. Fairport Convention - Tam Lin
1:55. Grateful Dead - Werewolves Of London - LIVE

Thanks for listening!
Eli Polonsky

October 22, 2010, Playlist with Host Alex McNeil

The "River" show, in honor of the Head of the Charles Regatta this weekend:
01. Frank Sinatra - River Stay 'Way From My Door (LP, 1960)
02. Johnny Cash - Five Feet High and Rising (LP, 1959)
03. Johnny Burnette - Moody River (LP, 1961)
04. Brenda Lee - Too Many Rivers (CD, 1965)
05. Henry Mancini - Moon River (CD, 1961)
06. Johnny Rivers - Muddy River (CD, 1969)
07. Byrds - Ballad of Easy Rider (CD, 1969)
08. Bob Dylan - Watching the River Flow (CD, 1971)
09. Loggins & Messina - Watching the River Run (CD, 1974)
10. Laurindo Almeida - Lazy River (LP, 1963)
11. Solomon Burke - Proud Mary (CD, 1969)
12. Ray Charles - Swanee River Rock (LP, 1957)
13. Strangeloves - (Roll On) Mississippi (45, 1965)
14. Kingston Trio - Across the Wide Missouri (CD, 1958)
15. Olivia Newton-John - Banks of the Ohio (LP, 1971)
16. Standells - Dirty Water (CD, 1966)
17. Mitch Miller - March from the River Kwai (CD, 1958)
18. Aretha Franklin - River's Invitation (CD, 1969)
19. P. P. Arnold - Bury Me Down By the River (45, 1969)
20. Brooklyn Bridge - Down by the River (CD, 1970)
21. Jimmy Smith - Ol' Man River (LP, 1962)
22. Band - The River Hymn (CD, 1971)
23. Dennis Wilson - River Song (CD, 1977)
24. Grass Roots - The River Is Wide (CD, 1969)
25. Jackie DeShannon - River of Love (CD, 1969)
26. Elvis Presley - Blue River (LP, 1966)
27. Everly Brothers - Green River (CD, 1972)
28. Christie - Yellow River (CD, 1970)
29. Silkie - Blood Red River (CD, 1965)
30. Johnny & Hurricanes - Red River Rock (CD, 1959)
31. Donovan - The River Song (LP, 1968)
32. Nick Drake - River Man (CD, 1969)
33. Bert Jansch - Down River (LP, 1980)
34. Al Green - Take Me to the River (LP, 1974)
35. Lorraine Ellison - Many Rivers to Cross (CD, 1972)
36. Delaney & Bonnie - Wade in the River Jordan (LP, 1972)
37. Ramsey Lewis Trio - Wade in the Water (CD, 1966)
38. Nat King Cole - Time and the River (LP, 1960)
39. Kinks - Waterloo Sunset (CD, 1967)

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010 - Eli Polonsky

All-request show!

12:03. Ten Years After - Good Morning Little Schoogirl - REQ
12:10. Spirit - Nothin' To Hide - REQ
12:15. Spooky Tooth - Evil Woman - REQ
12:25. Mott The Hoople - Original Mixed-Up Kid - REQ
12:28. Paul Pena - Something To Make You Happy - REQ
12:36. Dave Mason - Look At You, Look At Me - REQ
12:43. Love - A House Is Not A Motel - REQ
12:48. Mother Earth - Living With The Animals - REQ
12:53. The Byrds - Tribal Gathering - REQ
12:56. Tim Buckley - Buzzin' Fly - REQ
1:02. Jeff Beck - Beck's Bolero - REQ
1:05. Al Kooper - New York City (You're A Woman) - REQ
1:11. Canned Heat - London Blues - REQ - LIVE
1:20. Jefferson Airplane - The Ballad Of You And Me And Pooneil - REQ
1:30. Super Session (Al Kooper, Mike Bloomfield) - Stop - REQ
1:35. Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity - Season Of The Witch - REQ
1:43. Focus - Hocus Pocus - REQ
1:51. Jonathan Edwards - Don't Cry Blue - REQ
1:56. Stephen Stills & Manassas - Move Around - REQ

Thanks for listening!
Eli Polonsky

October 15, 2010, Playlist with Host Alex McNeil

Male/Female duos, week two:
01. Eddy Arnold & Jaye P. Morgan - Mutual Admiration Society (45, 1956)
02. Art & Dotty Todd - Chanson d'Amour (CD, 1958)
03. Billy & Lillie - Lucky Ladybug (CD, 1959)
04. Oscar McLollie & Jeanette Baker - Hey Girl, Hey Boy (CD, 1958)
05. Shirley & Lee - Well-a, Well-a (CD, 1961)
06. Brook Benton & Dinah Washington - A Rockin' Good Way (CD, 1960)
07. Inez & Charlie Foxx - Mockingbird (CD, 1963)
08. Birdlegs & Pauline - Spring (CD, 1963)
09. Rufus & Carla - That's Really Some Good (CD, 1964)
10. Betty Everett & Jerry Butler - Love Is Strange (45, 1964)
11. Paul & Paula - Flipped Over You (CD, 1963)
12. Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme - I Want to Stay Here (CD, 1963)
13. Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Summer Wine (CD, 1967)
14. It's a Beautiful Day - The Dolphins (LP, 1970)
15. Eddie Albert & Eva Gabor - Theme from Green Acres (CD, 1965)
16. Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan - Tennessee Birdwalk (CD, 1970)
17. Jim Reeves & Dottie West - Love Is No Excuse (CD, 1964)
18. Bill Anderson & Jan Howard - For Loving You (CD, 1967)
19. Billy Vera & Judy Clay - Country Girl, City Man (LP, 1968)
20. William Bell & Judy Clay - My Baby Specializes (CD, 1969)
21. Johnnie Taylor & Carla Thomas - Just Keep On Loving Me (45, 1969)
22. Tony & Lynn - We're So Much in Love (CD, 1968)
23. Stoney & Meatloaf - What You See Is What You Get (45, 1971)
24. Mouth & MacNeal - How Do You Do (45, 1972)
25. Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge - I'd Rather Be Sorry (CD, 1974)
26. Gene Clark & Carla Olson - Fair and Tender Ladies (CD, 1987)
27. Johnny Cash & June Carter - If I Were a Carpenter (45, 1970)
28. Waylon Jennings & Anita Carter - I Got You (LP, 1968)
29. Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn - After the Fire Is Gone (LP, 1971)
30. George Jones & Tammy Wynette - Take Me (LP, 1972)
31. James Brown & Vicki Anderson - You've Got the Power (CD, 1968)
32. Lee Dorsey & Betty Harris - Love Lots of Lovin' (CD, 1967)
33. Eddie Bo & Inez Cheatham - Lover and a Friend (LP, 1968)
34. Peaches & Herb - So True (CD, 1969)
35. Mike Nichols & Elaine May - Physical (LP)
36. Carmen McRae & Herbie Mann - Live for Life (45, 1967)
37. Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto - The Girl from Ipanema (CD, 1964)

Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 - Eli Polonsky

All selections by guest DJ David Swicker

David made the generous airtime pledge in WMBR's fundraiser. Thanks to David for his support, and for another great show!

12:01. Neil Young - Home On The Range
12:03. The Beatles - Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except For Me And My Monkey
12:06. The Easybeats - Made My Bed, Gonna Lie In It
12:08. Ken Nordine - Anytime, Anytime
12:10. Fairport Convention - Tale In Hard Time
12:16. The Gants - Try Too Hard
12:19. Frank Zappa - Mystery Roach
12:22. Frijid Pink - Tell Me Why
12:25. Apocalypse Now soundtrack - Do Lung Bridge
12:27. The Modern Lovers - Astral Plane
12:33. The Balloon Farm - Hurry Up Sundown
12:36. Think - Once You Understand
12:39. Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!
12:45. The Beatles - She's Leaving Home [original mono LP]
12:49. The Monkees - Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)
12:51. Neil Young - The Last Trip To Tulsa - LIVE
12:55. Grateful Dead - Dark Hollow - LIVE
1:07. Lance Fox & The Bloodhouds - That's Your Problem
1:10. 49th Parallel - Close The Barn Door
1:13. People - I Love You
1:18. Neil Young - Here We Are In The Years
1:24. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - King Midas In Reverse - LIVE
1:28. Duane & Gregg Allman - God Rest His Soul
1:32. The Louvin Brothers - The Great Atomic Power
1:35. Manassas (Stephen Stills) - Dim Lights, Thick Smoke
1:40. The Beatles - Baby's In Black
1:42. Paul Revere & The Raiders - Why? Why? Why?
1:45. Brotherhood - Jump Out The Window
1:48. Anne Briggs - Tangled Man
1:54. Nilsson - Spaceman
1:58. Chocolate Watch Band - Come On

October 8, 2010, Playlist with Host Alex McNeil

Mixed Doubles: Male-Female Duos (Part One)
01. Mickey & Sylvia - What Would I Do (45, 1961)
02. Ronald & Ruby - Lollipop (CD, 1958)
03. Nino Tempo & April Stevens - Whispering (CD, 1964)
04. Louis Prima & Keely Smith - I've Got You Under My Skin (45, 1959)
05. Etta James & Harvey Fuqua - If I Can't Have You (CD, 1960)
06. LaVern Baker & Jimmy Ricks - You're the Boss (CD, 1961)
07. Don Gardner & Dee Dee Ford - Don't You Worry (CD, 1962)
08. Ben & Bea - Gee Baby (45, 1962)
09. Sonny & Cher (aka Ceasar & Cleo) - The Letter (CD, 1964)
10. Esther & Abi Ofarim - Cinderella Rockefella (CD, 1968)
11. Gene & Debbe - Go With Me (45, 1967)
12. Lee Hazlewood & Ann-Margret - Sleep in the Grass (CD, 1969)
13. Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells - Once Upon a Time (CD, 1964)
14. Johnny Nash & Kim Weston - We Try Harder (LP, 1969)
15. Fontella Bass & Bobby McClure - You'll Miss Me (CD, 1965)
16. Jackie Wilson & Linda Hopkins - I Found Love (CD, 1962)
17. Roy Drucky & Priscilla Mitchell - Yes, Mr. Peters (CD, 1965)
18. Bobby Bare & Skeeter Davis - A Dear John Letter (CD, 1965)
19. Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton - Just Someone I Used to Know (LP, 1969)
20. Kendalls - Leavin' on a Jet Plane (45, 1970)
21. Otis & Carla - Are You Lonely for Me Baby (CD, 1967)
22. Marie & Rex - I can't Sit Down (CD, 1959)
23. Johnny Thunder & Ruby Winters (45, 1967)
24. Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson - Soulshake (45, 1969)
25. Delaney & Bonnie & Friends - They Call It Rock & Roll Music (45, 1970)
26. Buckingham Nicks - Don't Let Me Down Again (LP, 1973)
27. Richard & Linda Thompson - Jet Plane in a Rocking Chair (LP, 1975)
28. Leon & Mary Russell - Rainbow in Your Eyes (LP, 1976)
29. Steve Alaimo & Betty Wright - I'm Thankful (CD, 1969)
30. Jimmy Holiday & Clydie King - Ready Willing and Able (CD, 1967)
31. Chuck Jackson & Maxine Brown - Something You Got (CD, 1965)
32. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - You've Got a Friend (CD, 1971)
33. Ashford & Simpson - Found a Cure (45, 1979)
34. Jim & Jean - Changes (CD, 1966)
35. Lyme & Cybele - Follow Me (CD, 1966)
36. John & Anne Ryder - I Still Believe in Tomorrow (LP, 1969)
37. John & Beverley Martyn - Traffic-Light Lady (LP, 1970)

Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010 - Eli Polonsky

Today was Steve Miller's birthday

12:02. Paul Butterfield Blues Band - Driftin' & Driftin' - LIVE
12:15. Johnny Winter - Mean Town Blues - REQ - LIVE
12:25. Steve Miller Band - My Dark Hour - REQ

I was joined by Boston blues legend James Montgomery
and up-and-coming blues artist Erin Harpe for a live
interview and music and to talk about "The Reel Blues
Fest" in Boston this weekend, featuring 95-year-old
blues pioneer David "Honeyboy" Edwards.
12:30. James Montgomery & Erin Harpe - live interview
12:52. David "Honeyboy" Edwards - Sweet Home Chicago
12:54. James Montgomery & Erin Harpe - live interview
01:03. James Montgomery Band - Train
01:10. James Montgomery Band - Brickyard Blues

1:16. Steve Miller Band - Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma Ma
1:21. Steve Miller Band - Come On In My Kitchen

I was joined by telephone with Rex Fowler of Aztec
Two-Step and Tom Dean of Devonsquare to talk about
their John Lennon Song Project tribute group, in
concert at the Regent Theatre in Arlington this
Saturday 10/9 which would have been Lennon's 70th
birthday.
01:27. Aztec Two-Step - The Persecution & Restoration Of Dean Moriarty (On The Road)
01:30. The John Lennon Song Project - Tomorrow Never Knows/Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
01:38. Rex Fowler & Tom Dean -telephone interview
01:54. The John Lennon Song Project - Rain

Thanks for listening!
Eli Polonsky

October 1, 2010, Playlist with Host Alex McNeil

Artists from Texas:
01. Buddy Holly - Reminiscing (CD, 1962)
02. Ivory Joe Hunter - Since I Met You Baby (CD, 1956)
03. Jesse Belvin - Guess Who (CD, 1959)
04. Roy Orbison - Let the Good Times Roll (CD, 1965)
05. Sam the Sham & Pharaohs - Ju Ju Hand (45, 1965)
06. Roy Head - Get Back (45, 1966)
07. Coastliners - She's My Girl (CD, 1966)
08. Sir Douglas Quintet - The Rains Came (CD, 1966)
09. Archie Bell & Drells -Tighten Up (CD, 1968)
10. Z. Z. Hill - I Need Someone to Love (LP, 1964)
11. Leon Haywood - She's With Her Other Love (45, 1965)
12. Barbara Lynn - Oh Baby (We Got a Good Thing Goin') (CD, 1964)
13. King Curtis - Soul Twist (CD, 1962)
14. Willie Nelson - Touch Me (45, 1962)
15. Ray Price - Night Life (CD, 1963)
16. Little Esther Phillips - Hello Walls (CD, 1964)
17. Buck Owens - Act Naturally (LP, 1963)
18. 13th Floor Elevators - I've Got Levitation (CD, 1967)
19. Bubble Puppy - Hot Smoke and Sassafras (CD, 1969)
20. Southwest F.O.B. - Smell of Incense (CD, 1968)
21. Saddlesore - Old Tom Clark (CD, 1970)
22. Mouse & Traps - Sometimes You Just Can't Win (CD, 1968)
23. Joe Tex - I Want To (Do Everything For You) (CD, 1965)
24. Masqueraders - I Ain't Got to Love Nobody Else (CD, 1968)
25. Johnny Nash - What a Groovey Feeling (CD, 1970)
26. Lyn Collins - Think (45, 1972)
27. Janis Joplin & Full Tilt Boogie Band - That's Rock and Roll (CD, 1970)
28. Edgar Winter Group - Rock 'N' Roll Boogie Woogie Blues (LP, 1972)
29. ZZ Top - La Grange (CD, 1974)
30. Janis Joplin - Move Over (CD, 1970)
31. Phil Ochs - What's That I Hear (CD, 1964)
32. Michael Nesmith - Lazy Lady (LP, 1971)
33. Pozo-Seco Singers - Time (CD, 1966)
34. Bobby Fuller Four - Let Her Dance (CD, 1965)
35. Five Americans - Evol-Not Love (CD, 1966)
36. Roger Miller - Walkin' in the Sunshine (LP, 1967)