Podcasts about The Royal Guardsmen

Send us a textOn this Episode, Tom and Bert are all about their favorite Christmas Songs to listen to so please enjoy this Special Edition and have a Wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!(1:14) "Snoopy's Merry Christmas" by The Royal Guardsmen(4:13) "Frosty the Snowman" by Jimmy Durante(6:47) "Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Frank Sinatra(10:16) "The Christmas Song" by Nat King Cole(13:26) "Baby it's Cold Outside" by Dean Martin(15:46) "Do they know it's Christmas" by Band Aid(19:27) "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by Bruce Springsteen/E Street Band(23:53) "Christmas Eve Sarajevo" by The Trans Siberian Orchestra(27:16) "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" by Bing Crosby and David Bowie(29:53) "I'm dressing up like Santa Claus" (when I'm out on parole) by Bob Rivers(33:00) "Christmas Wrapping" by The Waitresses (38:21) "Hanukah Song" by Adam Sandler(42:10) "Same Old Lang Syne" by Dan Fogelberg(47:26) "Golden Slippers" by The Ferko String BandEnjoy the Show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well.

The first in a series celebrating Goofy Greats!: the 1975 K-Tel compilation that turned a generation of kids onto novelty songs, old rock n roll and R & B, and some very questionable tunes, too (we're looking at you, Ray Stevens) ... we go back to our old friends The Royal Guardsmen and their enduring hit, "Snoopy vs. The Red Baron." A lighhearted song about combat during the escalation of the Vietnam War? Sign me up! There's a LOT of Canadian connections with this tune, including the fact that, for copyright purposes, the band  recorded a version for the Canuck market called "Squeaky vs, The Black Knight", featuring a bucktoothed beaver with a gleam in his eye! We also play a 1970s cover by UK band Hotshots - and it's ... reggae? Doof großartig!!

Mission To The Unknown  9 October 1965   The only standalone regular episode of the show's original run, it serves as an introduction to the 12-part story The Daleks' Master Plan. It is notable for the complete absence of the regular cast and the TARDIS; it is the only serial in the show's history not to feature the Doctor at all, although William Hartnell was still credited on-screen. The story focuses on Space Security Agent Marc Cory (Edward de Souza) and his attempts to warn Earth of the Daleks' plan to take over the Solar System.  The Myth Makers  16 October -  6 November 1965     Based on Homer's Iliad, the First Doctor (William Hartnell) and his travelling companions Vicki (Maureen O'Brien) and Steven (Peter Purves) land in Troy during the Trojan War. The Doctor is captured by the Greeks and forced to formulate a plan for taking the city, while Steven and Vicki are captured by the Trojans and forced to devise a means of banishing the Greeks; the latter duo meet Katarina (Adrienne Hill), who becomes a companion by the serial's end.     Opening Credits; Introduction (.37); Introduction of Mission To The Unknown (6.28); Mission to the Unknown Synopsis (7.21); Story Thoughts (9.24); Let's Rate (21.30); The Myth Makers Plot Synopsis  (23.49); Lights, Camera, Action (27.15); How Many Stars (34.05); End Credits (36.17); Closing Credits (37.15)     Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – Copyright . All rights reserved     Closing Credits:  Snoopy's Christmas vs The Red Baron by The Royal Guardsmen.  Taken from the Album Snoopy and His Friends.  Copyright 1967 Laurie Records.   Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.     All rights reserved.  Used by Kind Permission.     All songs available through Amazon Music.

Merry Christmas and seasons greetings to all! My gift to you is a Christmas stocking stuffed with two hours of Christmas blues, rock, traditional and more. Great for parties, working, decorating or just some alone time. There's even a live set featuring The Pogues "Fairytale of New York." Throw on a log, and grab your nog! 0:00,Jack White,Christmas Time Will Soon Be Over, 3:15,Johnny Winter,Please Come Home For Christmas, 7:45,John Lee Hooker,The Blues For Christmas, 11:15,B.B. King,Merry Christmas,Baby, 15:10,Eartha Kitt,Santa Baby, 18:55,Lou Reed,Happy Xmas (War Is Over-live), 22:45,John Lennon & Yoko Ono Interview, 24:05, John Lennon & Yoko Ono,Happy Xmas (War Is Over-Stripped version), 27:25,The Beatles,Christmas Message 1967, 30:55,The People Of Whoville,Welcome Christmas, 32:35,Bill Murray & Gilda Radner,Evil Santa, 33:35,X,Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, 35:40,Blondie,We Three Kings, 38:15,Rod Serling Explains The First Christmas, 39:05,Little Bummer Boy,Hurt, 39:53,South Park/Family Guy,Carol Of The Fries, 41:34,Bob Dylan,Must Be Santa, 44:15,Elvis Presley,Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me, 46:10,The Royal Guardsmen,Snoopy vs The Red Baron (Christmas Bells), 49:15,Red Hot Chili Peppers,Deck The Halls, 49:45,Jerry Lee Lewis,I Can't Have A Merry Christmas Mary, 52:20,Louis Prima,Shake Hands With Santa Claus, 54:50,Judy Garland,Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, 57:05,Prison Cells, 1:00:30,James Brown,Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto, 1:03:25,The Beach Boys,Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, 1:05:40,Billy West,Christmas In Kenmore Square, 1:08:30,The Jackson Five,I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, 1:11:50,South Park,Mr Hanky Caca Noel, 1:13:50,Darlene Love,Christmas Baby Please Come Home (live), 1:17:40,Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers,Christmas Time All Over (live), 1:21:50,The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl,Fairytale Of New York (live), 1:25:20,The Kinks,Father Christmas (live), 1:27:40,RUN DMC,Christmas In Hollis (live), 1:30:35,The Partridge Family,Blue Christmas, 1:34:05,Brenda DC,Dirty Deeds Around The Christmas Tree, 1:37:10,Halestorm,Mistress For Christmas, 1:40:50,Red Nose Coming Attraction, 1:42:10,Joey Ramone,Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight), 1:46:35,Billy Squier,Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You, 1:49:35,George Thorogood & The Destroyers,Rock And Roll Christmas, 1:52:50,Brian Setzer Orchestra,Yabba Dabba Yuletide, 1:54:55,Lemmy & Grohl,Run Run Rudolph,        

Snoopy's Christmas by the Royal Guardsmen is a song that most people will recognise. It's a song that New Zealanders know and love and have done since 1967 when it first topped our music charts. But it's only here in Aotearoa that the song has continued to be so popular. The track featured in charts overseas when it was first released, but it never returned. So why is it still such a big hit here? Morning Report's producer Emma Ricketts asks the question that has baffled many for decades.

That bubblegum music just keeps bubblin' away! Is Rupert Holmes the secret genius behind bubblegum pop? Who are The Jackpots and why do they deserve a double bubble? Soupy Sales teaches us The Mouse! Learn about Davy Jones' special kiss! A Song from Pogo! Lots and lots of bubblegum pop from The Cuff Links, Andy and David Williams, The Pipkins, The Archies, Every Mother's Son, The 1910 Fruitgum Company, The Brady Bunch, The Kids from Fame, The Monkees, The DeFranco Family, The Flying Giraffe, The Royal Guardsmen, and Bobby Bloom!

This week we unlock the fascinating tales of three one-hit wonders. Join me on a journey to meet The Royal Guardsmen's lead singer, Barry Winslow, Balde Silva who is better known as Toby Beau and rediscover that incredible singer songwriter and producer, Terry Jack as we delve into his musical career and back catalogue.  You'll gain insight into the highs, the lows, and everything in between, shedding light on the indelible marks each of these musicians have left on the music industry. This episode is a homage to those artists who, despite having just one major hit, crafted unforgettable melodies that continue to resonate with generations of fans. We kick things off by responding to a request from a listener who asked to hear how Canadian musician and environmentalist, Terry Jacks is doing today. He's been quiet these last few years but has recently had a 'best of' remastered. Terry Jacks is best known for his massive hit 'Seasons in the Sun' and has been suffering ill health recently so we catch up with his record label producer who fills us in on Terry's life and times. His story is nothing short of fascinating. Next we venture to the American south to meet Balde Silver, better known these days by his stage name, Toby Beau. You may not remember the band but you're sure to recall their one huge hit, 'My Angel Baby'. Toby tells us all about his experiences with the legendary band Kiss, his meteoric rise to fame and how that one song set him up for a life of music and entertainment ever since. Next, an exploration into the life of Barry Winslow, who, at the helm of The Royal Guardsmen, took the world by storm with their chart-topping song about that little dog named Snoopy. At the time the Royal Guardsmen set out, Charles Schulz's comic strip – Peanuts - was at its peak of popularity and Charlie Brown's beagle somehow evolved into less of a pet than a voice of conscience. One of the recurring themes was Snoopy's fantasy exploits as a World War I flying ace trying to defeat BaronVon Richthofen, aka The Red Baron. Barry tells us all about how the Snoopy song came to be, the role producer Phil Gernhard played and how it changed the band members' lives forever. I hope you'll tune in, sit back, and let the memorable stories behind your favourite one-hit wonders transport you back in time. Whether you're a music enthusiast or just love a good story, this episode is for you.  For more information about Terry Jacks and his latest release 'The Terry Jacks Collection' head for the website Regenerator Records To learn more about Toby Beau check out https://www.tobybeau.com/ And to find out additional stuff about The Royal Guardsmen and Barry Winslow check https://www.facebook.com/TheRoyalGuardsmenBand/ One-Hit Wonders, Barry Winslow, Toby Beau, Terry Jacks, Royal Guardsmen, Chart-Topping Hit, My Angel Baby, Seasons in the Sun, Abraham, Martin, and John, Jerry Fuller, Phil Guernhard, Snoopy vs. The Red Baron, Snoopy's Christmas.

A song written about Manfred von Richthofen, aka, The Red Baron from World War I…but it sits on the shelf for 3 years. Then Charles Schulz's Peanuts comic strip presents a new life for the song. This is the story of Snoopy and His Friends The Royal Guardsmen, from 1967.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

In our annual Christmas episode, the Riffs N Rants Players present "The Gift of the Magi", a timeless classic re-imagined for our purposes! PLUS our Top 3 Non-Traditional Christmas Movies! With musical selections by Billy Squier, The Royal Guardsmen, Adam Sandler, and The Kinks.

Episode 467 of On Screen & Beyond - Barry Winslow joins us this week to talk about his rock band "The Royal Guardsmen" who gave us several hits in the 60's including "Snoopy vs the Red Baron"! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/on-screen-and-beyond/message

This week, Jay and Scott listen to and discuss the song “Snoopy's Christmas” by The Royal Guardsmen. Songs Featured in this Episode: Snoopy's Christmas by the Royal Guardsmen The Story of Snoopy's Christmas (Intro) Snoopy vs. The Red Baron Squeaky vs. The Black Knight Return of the Red Baron Cover songs featured in the episode: Smash Mouth Nothin' Fancy The Hainings Sonic's Christmas by ChadGhostal1995 Crisis Crayons Fogbone James Beck Jingle Punx Rich Chambers

On this theme episode, we feature 4 moody organ-driven slow-burn songs from the 1960s centered on the eternal rock'n'roll question: should I stay or should I go? We begin this quartet of quandary with Phil and the Frantics and their haunting ballad "I Must Run" (2:32). Sure, it rips off the Zombies, but those guys don't move fast, so Phil and the boys are ahead of the pack in more ways than one. Second thoughts arise with The Cryin' Shames and their weeper "Please Stay" (43:26). Joe Meek's final hit job (well, before he murdered his landlady)! The boil keeps rolling with the third song of the show - "Baby Let's Wait" by The Royal Guardsmen (1:23:43). These guys shoot Snoopy down and tackle a slice-of-life narrative tune of young love written by the estimable songwriting partnership of Lori Burton & Pam Sawyer. It's great, but we gotta move on- so we say our sayonaras with "Bye Bye" by The Ban (1:50:45). The organ rolls and the band rocks - totally snotty garage attitude to mask the teardrops caused by all these sad songs!

This second studio album from The Monkees was number 1 on the Billboard 200 for 18 weeks, displacing their debut album to get there.  More of the Monkees has been certified quintuple platinum, was the first pop/rock album to be the best selling album of the year in the U.S. – and the third best-selling album of the 60's.It is also the one that Monkee Michael Nesmith said was “probably the worst album in the history of the world."The Monkees were originally Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones.  The group was conceived for the TV series “The Monkees” which aired from 1966 to 1968, and the band members primarily contributed lead vocals and only limited roles in the studio, as they were expected to spend their time filming the television series.  Michael Nesmith composed and produced some songs, and Peter Tork did some guitar work, but it was mainly session musicians.  The Candy Store Prophets were the studio band for the first album, and other session musicians including The Wrecking Crew were involved in the second album. Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider had the idea for the show.  They interviewed musicians for the job, first recruiting Davy Jones, who had been working in Broadway.  The instruments played were driven by what looked good on camera rather than what they actually played.  Davy Jones was the only one with experience playing drums, but he was considered too short so Dolenz was assigned to the drums.  Nesmith was on guitar, Tork on bass, and Jones was the front man.  The more natural lineup for concerts would be Jones on drums, Tork on guitar, Nesmith on bass and Donlenz as front man.The show was a hit, but the music was a bigger hit, with album sales outstripping Nielsen ratings.  That pushed the producers to pay more attention to the music.  It also encouraged the studio to send the Monkees out to play live concerts.  These guys were recording the TV show by day, recording songs by night, and doing special appearances on the weekend, then they had to figure out how to rehearse for live performances.  It was all very confusing for the “band,” with Nesmith shocked to see the first album presenting them as an actual band.  That was October 1966.  But the second album was released while they were on tour as a real band in January of 1967.  They hadn't selected the songs, and it went out without their permission or knowledge.  They weren't even given a copy, but had to buy it in a record store.  The album cover was a picture of the band originally taken for a JC Penny commercial.  This would eventually lead to the band being able to take creative control, and Don Kirshner being dismissed.  Despite the controversy, this is quite a good album, and quite representative of the music at the time. (I'm Not Your) Steppin' StoneThis track was written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, and Micky Dolenz is on lead.  Paul Revere & the Raiders originally recorded it, but the Monkees' version is the best known.  It was also the first song from the Monkees' to chart as a B-side.Mary, MaryAlso featuring Micky Dolenz on lead, this track was written by Michael Nesmith.  It was originally recorded by The Butterfield Blues Band in 1966, and in the summer of the same year Nesmith produced and recorded the song for The Monkees with Dolenz on lead and the Wrecking Crew on backing instruments.  It was never released as a single in the U.S., but was given away as a cut-out cereal box prize in 1969.When Love Comes Knockin' (At Your Door)Davy Jones takes lead duties here, and the song was written by Carole Bayer Sager and Neil Sedaka. I'm A BelieverThis is the big hit from the album.  Micky Dolenz returns to lead, and the song was written by Neil Diamond.  It hit number 1 for the week ending December 31st, 1966, and would be the biggest selling single for all of 1967.  It went gold within two days of its release because of advance orders.   ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main theme from the television series The Green Hornet)This was the last month for a short-lived series was famous for co-starring Bruce Lee as Kato.  It also had a crossover with the Batman TV series. STAFF PICKS:Happenings Ten Years Time Ago by the YardbirdsBrian's brings us the psychedelic sensibilities of the Yardbirds.  The singer is looking back on the time from a perspective of reincarnation.  This song has participation from both Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.  John Paul Jones also contributed the bass lines for this one.   Look What You've Done by Pozo-Seco SingersRob features a folk-oriented piece from Don Williams before his solo career.  Williams would go on to have 17 number one country hits.  His hits would be covered by everyone from Eric Clapton to Pete Townshend...to Telly Savalas.(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet by The Blues MagoosWayne's staff pick returns to the psychedelic genre.  This is the best known song for The Blues Magoos.  While not very successful commercially as a band, the Blues Magoos was a big influence on many bands including Pink Floyd.Good Vibrations by The Beach BoysBruce brings us the high water mark song of The Beach Boys' discography.  Good Vibrations was the costliest single ever recorded.  Brian Wilson recorded a bunch of short musical modules with his bandmates and with session musicians at four different Hollywood studios.  He had more than 90 hours of tape to make this 3.5-minute single.  Wilson's mother was the inspiration for this song. COMEDY TRACK:Snoopy vs. The Red Baron by The Royal GuardsmenA novelty song inspired by the comic serial "Peanuts," in which Snoopy often daydreams of fighting the Red Baron in his doghouse - re-envisioned as a Sopwith Camel.

I never thought I'd be putting a trigger warning for combat violence and Islamophobia on a song about the cartoon beagle Snoopy but, you know, here we are. In this episode, we discuss an epic song cycle about the bloodthirsty Snoopy's years as a fighter pilot in WWI, his bid for US President during the civil unrest of 1968, the Christmas truce of 1914, and - you read that right - his expert sniping of Osama Bin Laden in 2006 with a wounded Charlie Brown at his side. Happy f*cking New Year.

After barely surviving an encounter with a pair of swamp trolls, our heroes, Jakatu the Minotaur and Dragoknight the Dragonborn, find themselves in the presence of the Royal Guardsmen of Orabyr. But although they had saved Prince Tristan of Orabyr, alongside Phaidra the Red and their Wererat companion Rastus, the aid of the Guardsmen may not be in our heroes' best interest.

The holiday season is here! Rock around the tannenbaum with this special holiday episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! In this episode, your hosts review the 1967 holiday novelty hit, “Snoopy's Christmas,” by The Royal Guardsmen. Learn about festive air battles, bells with good timing, time-off policies for fighter pilots, and the hottest clubs behind enemy lines. Join us for a toast and a salute! This episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST starts in drei, zwei, eins...Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast).THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network“Snoopy's Christmas,” “Snoopy vs the Red Baron,” and “The Return of the Red Baron” by The Royal Guardsmen (from the album Snoopy and His Friends) are available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

The holiday season is here! Rock around the tannenbaum with this special holiday episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! In this episode, your hosts review the 1967 holiday novelty hit, “Snoopy’s Christmas,” by The Royal Guardsmen. Learn about festive air battles, bells with good timing, time-off policies for fighter pilots, and the hottest clubs behind enemy lines. Join us for a toast and a salute! This episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST starts in drei, zwei, eins... Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network “Snoopy’s Christmas,” “Snoopy vs the Red Baron,” and “The Return of the Red Baron” by The Royal Guardsmen (from the album Snoopy and His Friends) are available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

The holiday season is here! Rock around the tannenbaum with this special holiday episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! In this episode, your hosts review the 1967 holiday novelty hit, “Snoopy's Christmas,” by The Royal Guardsmen. Learn about festive air battles, bells with good timing, time-off policies for fighter pilots, and the hottest clubs behind enemy lines. Join us for a toast and a salute! This episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST starts in drei, zwei, eins...Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast).THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network“Snoopy's Christmas,” “Snoopy vs the Red Baron,” and “The Return of the Red Baron” by The Royal Guardsmen (from the album Snoopy and His Friends) are available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

The holiday season is here! Rock around the tannenbaum with this special holiday episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! In this episode, your hosts review the 1967 holiday novelty hit, “Snoopy’s Christmas,” by The Royal Guardsmen. Learn about festive air battles, bells with good timing, time-off policies for fighter pilots, and the hottest clubs behind enemy lines. Join us for a toast and a salute! This episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST starts in drei, zwei, eins... Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network “Snoopy’s Christmas,” “Snoopy vs the Red Baron,” and “The Return of the Red Baron” by The Royal Guardsmen (from the album Snoopy and His Friends) are available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

In an episode first aired June 22, 2020: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents the fourth edition of his Summer themed shows - Summer 4 Sunshine. Artists include Freddy Cannon; Ronny & The Daytonas; The Rumbles, Ltd.; The Joneses; Roman Rebellion; The Emporium Of Sound; Paul & Barry; The Eighth Day; The Human Instinct; The Cradle; Shades Of Blue; Michael Leslie; Linzer & Randell; Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas; Cat Stevens; The Turtles; Jan & Dean; The Life Guards; The Fortunes; The Monkees; Bill Soden; The Intricate Blend; The Music Machine; Fever Tree; The Kinks; The Royal Guardsmen; The Weekends; The New Colony Six; The Sugar Canyon; Just Us; Tuesday's Children; Bill Fay; The Rhythm Rockets; The Unusuals and Spanky & Our Gang. Plus in the album spotlight, selections from Skeeter Davis' 1966 concept album, Singin' In The Summer Sun.

Who wants some bubblegum? A spotlight on Tony Ronald, the Dutch (or Spanish or Mexican) pop star! Another dramatic reading from another 1970 novelization of another short lived "relevant" ABC TV show about another group of hip young people! A pair of rare Echo Valley corrections! A New Seekers Double Bubble! Every bubblegum song about airplanes (both of them)! With plenty of bubblegum music by the Banana Splits, The Muppets, The Beach Boys,  Johnny Whitaker, The Sugar Bears, Wind (with Tony Orlando), The Cuff Links, The Royal Guardsmen, Chester, Peter's Pipers, Billy Budd, The French Revolution,  New Colony Six, New Dream, and The New Vaudeville Band!

A high calorie hour of bubblegum music! Spotlight on Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan! A bit of the H.R. Pufnstuf movie soundtrack! Ray Bolger (the Scarecrow from Wizard of Oz) joins the Partridge Family, along with a dramatic reading from a Partridge Family novel (wherein Shirley risks the family's lives to save a rabbit)! A Giorgio Bubblegum Hall of Fame classic! Late round action from the Riverdale High talent show! Plenty of great music from The Archies, The Royal Guardsmen, Bobby Sherman, 1910 Fruitgum Company, Simonshy, Gene Simmons (not him, the other one), The Arrangement, The Art Movement, The Boston, The Bourbon Family, Café Con Leche, The Doughboys, Barry Mason, Billie Hayes, Jack Wild, Martha Raye, and Helen Love!

The Season 3 Christmas Special! Rare and classic bubblegum Christmas music! Dramatic readings from John-Boy and Grandpa Walton! The Partridge Family and the Jackson 5 sing together (sort of)! Germany sends a Gummi Bear greeting! The DeFranco Family chats with Andy Williams! The Royal Guardsmen celebrate Christmas with Snoopy! Plenty of sugar and holiday music from The Archies, Herman's Hermits, Bobby Sherman, Loretta Lynn, Edward Bear, Frankie Valli, Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters, American Machine, The American Revolution, The Ventures, Tommy Roe and Luann Simms!

Broadcasting live from pregame for the big Riverdale High School football game! Go Gummy Bears! Learn the Archie's dance, "The Touchdown"! Spotlight on Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids! A dramatic reading from a 1971 issue of 'Teen Magazine! Burt Ward's Teenage Bill of Rights! Strange gum from The Care Bears! An early bubblegum classic from The Raindrops! Plenty more great bubblegum music by The Ohio Express, Kasenetz and Katz Singing Orchestral Circus, Bobby Sherman, Dr. Norman Greenbaum, Pop Workshop, Peppermint Trolley Company, Peppermint Circus, Peppermint Rainbow, The Hardy Boys, Jackie Trent and Tony Hatch, The Drifters, and The Royal Guardsmen.

A tribute to Leif Garrett! The Harlem Globetrotters meet Snow White! The official dog of Echo Valley, the beagle! Plenty of great bubblegum music from Giorgio, The Partridge Family, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, The Beagles, The Royal Guardsmen, Tommy Roe, Tommy James, The Kids from C.A.P.E.R., Reunion, Johnny Whitaker, The Royal Host, Lt. Garcia's Magic Music Box, The Magid (sic) Triplets, Mark Gutkowski and The Hardy Boys!

We focus on the singing cats and take a listen to the solo work of Josie's "backup" pussycats: Cheryl Ladd and the great Patrice Holloway! A dramatic reading from a Brady Bunch novel! We learn about the "Annette sound" of Annette Funnicello! A Double Bubble helping of The Music Explosion. Plenty of great bubblegum music from the likes of The Archies, Giorgio, The Four Freshmen, The Brady Kids, Boyce and Hart, The Frosted Flakes, The Banana Splits, The Merry Macs, The Innocence, The Royal Guardsmen and The Foundations.

This episode is full of dedications! There are dedications from me to you and from many residents of Echo Valley to other residents of Echo Valley! Plus we read the letter column from a 1970 Lois Lane comic book! Listen to this one with someone you love and enjoy great bubblegum music from The Bugaloos, The Beach Boys, David Cassidy, The Sweet Bippies, The Burris Young 'Uns, Vigrass, Ron Dante, Take That, the Clique, The Cattanooga Cats, The Wombles, Sammy Davis, Jr., The Paper Dolls, The Royal Guardsmen, The Archies, Hayley Mills, Lou Christie and The Ron Hicklin Singers!

The games children play! We sample from the zillions of bubblegum songs about games. The 1910 Fruitgum Company reminisces about Simon Says. A dramatic reading from a whole book about Steve McQueen's love of motorcycles. A bunch of Yo-Yo songs. We welcome the new high school basketball coach, GD Spradlin! And, of course, great bubblegum music from The Brady Bunch, The Music Explosion, The Cordells, The Candy Rock Generation, East Main St. Explosion, The Hondelles, The Wombles, Wayne Fontana and the Mind Benders, The Protozoa, The Love-Ins, The Royal Guardsmen, The Osmonds and The Harlem Globetrotters

Join us for perhaps the most fun-filled jam-packed Echo Valley episode ever! We've got a tribute to the very special episode of the 1970's TV drama Family, where teen idol Leif Garrett explains to adorable Kristy McNichol that he "has his needs"!  A dramatic reading of a 1972 Bobby Sherman interview in which he argues that he is not a bubblegum artist!  First appearance of the Bubble Entendre segment featuring The Cattanooga Cats' "My Birthday Suit". A look at the superstar who never quite made it, Brett Smiley!The Echo Valley Time Machine finds Kyu Sakamoto singing "Sukiyaki"! We pay special attention to The American Breed! And, as usual, great bubblegum music from folks like Bobby Sherman, The Foundations, The 1910 Fruitgum Company, The Shoestring, Tommy Steele, The Ladds, Gary Glitter, The Love Society, The Royal Guardsmen, Linus and the Little People, Leif Garrett, The Lollipops and The Archies!

Dedicated to the great Jeff Barry, the greatest bubblegum pop songwriter of them all. In addition to a tribute to Barry, this jam-packed hour includes a dramatic reading from a Time Tunnel novel and great bubblegum music from Alvin Stardust, The Royal Guardsmen, Andy Kim, Suzi Quatro, The Partridge Family, The Five Americans, James Darren, Pickettywich, The Tee Set, The 1910 Fruitgum Company, The McCoys, Brian Hyland, The Banana Splits and Josie and the Pussycats!

In 1889, a dam failed in southwestern Pennsylvania, sending 20 million tons of water down an industrialized valley toward the unsuspecting city of Johnstown. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll describe some of the dramatic and harrowing personal stories that unfolded on that historic day. We'll also celebrate Christmas with Snoopy and puzzle over a deadly traffic light. Intro: For an 1866 California lecture tour, Mark Twain wrote his own handbills. Raymond Chandler's unused titles include The Diary of a Loud Check Suit. Sources for our feature on the Johnstown flood: David McCullough, Johnstown Flood, 1968. Richard O'Connor, Johnstown the Day the Dam Broke, 1957. Neil M. Coleman, Johnstown's Flood of 1889: Power Over Truth and the Science Behind the Disaster, 2018. Frank Connelly and George C. Jenks, Official History of the Johnstown Flood, 1889. John Stuart Ogilvie, History of the Great Flood in Johnstown, Pa., May 31, 1889, 1889. Willis Fletcher Johnson, History of the Johnstown Flood, 1889. Neil M. Coleman, Uldis Kaktins, and Stephanie Wojno, "Dam-Breach Hydrology of the Johnstown Flood of 1889 -- Challenging the Findings of the 1891 Investigation Report," Heliyon 2:6 (2016), e00120. Christine M. Kreiser, "Wave of Destruction," American History 50:4 (October 2015), 38-41. Uldis Kaktins et al., "Revisiting the Timing and Events Leading to and Causing the Johnstown Flood of 1889," Pennsylvania History 80:3 (2013), 335-363. Sid Perkins, "Johnstown Flood Matched Volume of Mississippi River," Science News, Oct. 20, 2009. Emily Godbey, "Disaster Tourism and the Melodrama of Authenticity: Revisiting the 1889 Johnstown Flood," Pennsylvania History 73:3 (2006), 273-315. Mary P. Lavine, "The Johnstown Floods: Causes and Consequences," in S.K. Majumdar et al., eds., Natural and Technological Disasters: Causes, Effects and Preventative Measures, Pennsylvania Academy of Science, 1992. Robert D. Christie, "The Johnstown Flood," Western Pennsylvania Historical Magazine 54:2 (April 1971), 198-210. John Bach McMaster, "The Johnstown Flood," Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography 57:3 (1933), 209-243. John Bach McMaster, "The Johnstown Flood: II," Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography 57:4 (1933), 316-354. "The Johnstown Disaster," Scientific American 60:26 (June 29, 1889), 406-407. Jason Zweig, "National News, 1889: Club Is Found Culpable in Johnstown Flood," Wall Street Journal, July 7, 2014. David Hurst, "'It's Still Controversial': Debate Rages Over Culpability of Wealthy Club Members," [Johnstown, Pa.] Tribune-Democrat, May 25, 2014. Peter Smith, "Johnstown Flood of 1889: Greatest Disaster in the State Continues to Resonate," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 24, 2014. Henry Fountain, "Research at the Source of a Pennsylvania Flood," New York Times, Oct. 26, 2009. "Town's Ads Say Its Catastrophic Flood 'Is Over,'" [Prescott, Ariz.] Daily Courier, March 31, 2002. "Bones May Be From 1889 Flood," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 8, 1998, B-4. Eric Pace, "Frank Shomo, Infant Survivor of Johnstown Flood, Dies at 108," New York Times, March 24, 1997. D. Byron Yake, "In Johnstown, They Still Talk About the Flood 85 Years Ago," [Washington, Pa.] Observer-Reporter, May 31, 1974, B-6. "Black Day in 1889; Johnstown, Pa., Marks Flood Anniversary," New York Times, May 24, 1964. "Flood Just Part of Little Known Tale Behind Johnstown Woes," [Washington D.C.] Evening Star, May 30, 1939. "A Valley of Death," Three Rivers [Mich.] Tribune, June 7, 1889, 6. Johnstown Area Heritage Association, "Johnstown Flood Museum: Pennsylvania Railroad Interview Transcripts," 2013. Listener mail: Kelly Servick, "Brain Parasite May Strip Away Rodents' Fear of Predators -- Not Just of Cats," Science, Jan. 14, 2020. Madlaina Boillat et al., "Neuroinflammation-Associated Aspecific Manipulation of Mouse Predator Fear by Toxoplasma gondii," Cell Reports 30:2 (2020), 320-334. "Toxoplasma Infection in Mice Reduces Generalized Anxiety, Not Just Feline Fear," Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, Jan. 15, 2020. The Royal Guardsmen, "Snoopy's Christmas," 1967. The Royal Guardsmen, "Snoopy vs. The Red Baron," 1966. Wikipedia, "Snoopy's Christmas" (accessed March 15, 2020). Alistair Hughes, "Snoopy Still Flying at Christmas," Stuff, Dec. 8, 2014. "Snoopy's Christmas 'Worst Christmas Song of All Time,'" New Zealand Herald, Dec. 18, 2007. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was suggested by listeners David and Becky Pruessner. Here are two corroborating links (warning -- these spoil the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

Lee and Daniel take a quick detour from their plans for 2020, which is to cover film selections from the 1900s to the 2010s in chronological order, in order to break down Quentin Tarantino's latest film "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" (2019). Both hosts come in to this one with some different views on the film, which makes for a fun chat. Also covered: listener comments and what the hosts have watched as of late. "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" IMDB "'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' | Tarantino at his Most Meta" Featured Music: "Ready for Action" by Syd Dale; "Snoopy vs. The Red Baron" by The Royal Guardsmen; "Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show" by Neil Diamond; and "Son of a Lovin' Man" by the Buchanan Brothers.

CRAGG Live From December 21st, 2019Christmas Vinyl Record Special 2019Join us this week as we dive into retro vinyl records for a special Christmas treat! We feature holiday themed albums from the likes of Mae West, Burl Ives, The Royal Guardsmen (& Snoopy!), The Chipmunks & more!Listen to the show HERE.What is CRAGG Live Anyways?!  The flagship radio show of Cult Radio A-Go-Go!'s, CRAGG Live is a lively 3 hour talk radio show hosted by Terry and Tiffany DuFoe LIVE from an old abandoned Drive-In Movie theater with Wicked Kitty and Fritz the studio cats and CRAGG The Gargoyle. We play retro pop culture, Drive-In movie, classic TV and old radio audio along with LIVE on the air celebrity interviews from the world of movies, TV, music, print, internet and a few odd balls thrown in for good measure. We air Saturdays 6:30-9:30 pm PST.We air on www.cultradioagogo.com which is a 24/7 free internet radio network of old time radio, music, movie trailers, old nostalgic commercials, snack bar audio, AND much more!  This show is copyright 2019 DuFoe Entertainment and the live interviews contained in this show may not be reproduced, transcribed or posted to a blog, social network or website without written permission from DuFoe Entertainment.NOTE* There is a brief leader before & after the show which was recorded "LIVE" off the air.

Check your bags and try to avoid a TSA cavity search as you board tonight’s double-feature flight into the unknown. Craig takes the yoke and performs aerial maneuvers over, under and through the classic Twilight Zone episodes “The Last Flight” and “The Odyssey of Flight 33.” In the final analysis, only one will emerge unscathed. Along the way Craig struggles with French pronunciations, extols the glory of stop-motion dinosaurs and powers through some kind of sinus malfunction. Mon dieu!   Theme: “Neither Here Nor There (9/22/2019 Revision)” by Twin Loops “Sunny” performed by Dave Pike (from the album Jazz for the Jet Set, copyright 1966 by WEA International) “Interlude” performed by Thievery Corporation (from the album The Richest Man in Babylon, copyright 2002 by Eighteenth Street/ESL Music) “On Danse a la Villette” and “La Vraie Valse Musette” performed by Basil Bunelik (solo accordian) “Royal Air Force March Past” performed by the Central Band of the Royal Air Force (from the album On Tour: Central Band of the Royal Air Force, copyright 1995 by Cala Records) “Serenata” performed by The Jonah Jones Quartet (from the album Great Instrumental Hits, copyright 1961 by Capitol Records)  “The Return of the Red Baron” performed by The Royal Guardsmen (from the album Snoopy and His Friends, copyright 1967 by Laurie Records)   The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc. Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.  

In an episode first aired on September 23, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents 1960's 45s by The Electric Elves; The Rising Sons; Spice Of Life; The Applejacks; Ian & The Zodiacs; Alan David; The Arbors; The Fifth Estate; The Chicago Loop; Raga & The Talas; The Tygers; The Tikis; The I'des Of March; M.P.D. Limited; The Royal Guardsmen; Sonny Curtis; Ronnie Burns; Spring Fever; J.J. Cale and The Why Four. In the Sunshine artist spotlight, Andrew explores the Los Angeles studio group, The Hondells. Hear wonderful creations by Gary Usher, Mike Curb, Nick Venet and all manner of two-wheel bike, honda infused music (including rare jingles created for/by the group).

Boris [00:29] a side: "16:47:52..." b side: "...and hear nothing" Southern Lord Records Lord108.3 2009 Just chill, friends. Santo & Johnny [13:02] a side: "Sleep Walk" b side: "All Night Diner" Canadian American Records 103 1959 Gettin a little sleepy on the a-side but boy do things liven up on the flipside. Just like an all night diner. Together Pangea [18:05] a side: "Snakedog" b side: "Offer" Harvest Records B001863421 2013 Hot stuff from the So Cal dudes. Clarence Carter [23:24] a side: "Snatching It Back" b side: "Making Love (at the Dark End of the Street)" Atlantic Records 45-2605 1969 Killer a-side and a kind of bizarre b-side cover. The Royal Guardsmen [30:54] a side: "Snoopy vs the Red Baron" b side: "I Needed You" Laurie Records LR 3366 1966 And now a glimpse into Your Old Pal Will's mind. A dream I had once upon a time regarding The 50/50s- There we were. Playing a show in the basement of a library. We had launched into our new cover song, a mashup of The Dream Syndicate’s “The Days of Wine and Roses” and Tears for Fears “Mad World” (here in the waking world, this not our current cover). Just then I spotted someone leaving the show with my copy of The Royal Guardsmen “Snoopy vs The Red Baron” 45. Naturally I had to nab the culprit, so I passed my guitar to that “Max” kid from Roswell to takeover. And now you know why no one cares about your dreams. Snow Angel [35:47] a side: "So Sick So Cool" b side: "We Are Stars" Gabby La La Music 2015 So danged awesome from the wonderful brain of Gabby La La and friends. The Strokes [44:45] a side: "Someday" b side: "Is This It/Alone Together (home recordings)" RCA Records 07863 60623-7 2002 The hot sounds of 2002, when everything old was new again and it was so awesome. For a while. The Box Tops [52:25] a side: "Soul Deep" b side: "(The) Happy Song" Mala 12,040 1969 Super awesome groove, with a mighty fine Alex Chilton-penned b-side. Oddly "Soul Deep" was covered the next year by country crooner Eddy Arnold. Crazy man, crazy. Music behind the DJ: "The Red Baron" by Vince Guaraldi.

Condition Mint put aside their famed sober academic rigour to celebrate the idiotic majesty of novelty songs. Yet through the sonic stupidity there’s still time for some weightier discussion on the possibility of Rick Dees leading an underground nihilist Disco cult and a dissection of the Royal Guardsmen’s modern history qualifications. Join the conversation with fellow persons of Minterest on our Facebook page If you like any of the music we discuss on the show, support the artist!Buy music. Buy merch. It's not a bloody library! Music discussed this week includes: Disco Duck - Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots (1978) Snoopy V The Red Baron - The Royal Guardsmen (1966)

"The Smiths was an incredibly personal thing to me. It was like launching your own diary to music." Morrissey Whether you're basking in the sun or prepping for another winter storm, we have the perfect mix of music to keep you company wherever you are! This week, DJ Dave is featuring music by Chet Atkins, Ramsey Lewis, The Big 3, The Smiths, Roy Ayers, Alice Merton, The Scaffold, Jerry Butler, The Young Ones of Guyana, Garth Brooks, Metavari, and The Royal Guardsmen!  SUBSCRIBE: iTunes  TWITTER: @MusicFirstPcast FACEBOOK: Music First Podcast EMAIL: MusicFirstPodcast@gmail.com

No new episode this week, here's a few mixes instead.  New episode on October 31st... A mix of 60s-70s bubblegum hits... 1) Snoopy Vs Red Baron by The Royal Guardsmen 2) Green Tambourine by Lemon Pipers 3) Dizzy by Tommy Roe 4) Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' by Crazy Elephant 5) Come and Take A Ride in My Boat by Rare Breed 6) Indian Giver by 1910 Fruitgum Company 7) Western Union by The Five Americans 8) Sha La Love You by Lancelot Link & the Evolution 9) I Enjoy Being A Boy (In Love With You) by The Banana Splits 10) A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You by The Monkees 11) The Rain, The Park & Other Things by The Cowsills 12) Sugar Sugar by The Archies 13) Shoot 'em Up Baby by Andy Kim 14) Little Willie by Sweet 15) Bubble Gum Music by Rock and Roll Dubble Bubble Trading Card Company of Philadelphia

This week, we made the ill-advised decision to theme an episode around Armed Forces Day! The strangeness of "Snoopy's Christmas" by The Royal Guardsmen is somewhat overwhelmed by nostalgia, but we have no such fond attachments to "Christmas in Fallujah" by Cass Dillon. Thanks to Chris and Matt* for the request!

Music Producer MIKE IANNARELLI returns to talk about, and share songs from, his latest release of the late TIMI YURO ("Hurt"). You'll love Miss Yuro's music even more after hearing Steve's interview with Mike. ALSO ~ In our Flashback Segment, Steve speaks with CHRIS NUNLEY, lead singer of the ROYAL GUARDSMEN, as Chris explains why "Snoopy Vs. the Red Baron" was banned in Canada (Curses, Red Baron!)...[FYI ~ In our last show, Steve mistakenly referred to THAT show as "Show # 99." Actually, that was Show # 98, as Steve had a senior moment! THIS show, with Mike Iannarelli, is the true Show # 99.] Enjoy!

Pour the eggnog~ It's A VERY MERRY CLASSIC POP CULTURE CHRISTMAS with Steve Ludwig! Steve plays Christmas songs by past guests, including Tommy James, Little Anthony, Gary DeCarlo, The Cowsills, Question Mark, Ian lloyd, Chris Montez, Tommy Maher, Dr. Elmo (plus interview), Bobby Vinton, Martha Wash, Coati Mundi, Oliver Sean, Sage, Tommy Roe, Lloyd Gold, Joe Mandica, Chloe Collins, Peter Rechter, Dick Dale, The Royal Guardsmen, 1910 Fruitgum Company, Spanky & Our Gang ~ Plus a special message to Steve and his listeners from Karolyn Grimes, "ZUZU" from It's A Wonderful Life!

Listeners sent us requests for their favorite summertime songs. We talked about idioms, summer memories, and Barry Goldwater, among other things. Toots and the Maytalls, "Ain't Got No Tip" Michael Franti & Spearhad, "The Sound of Sunshine" Judy Holliday, "An Occasional Man" The Royal Guardsmen, "Snoopy v. the Red Baron" Looking Glass, "Brandy" Whodini, "The Freaks Come Out at Night" Roy Ayers, "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack" Reverend Horton Heat, "Big Red Rocket of Love" "Flathead's Request/Sunny" Just Jack, "Glory Days" Alice Cooper, "School's Out"

Who wants some bubblegum? A spotlight on Tony Ronald, the Dutch (or Spanish or Mexican) pop star! Another dramatic reading from another 1970 novelization of another short lived "relevant" ABC TV show about another group of hip young people! A pair of rare Echo Valley corrections! A New Seekers Double Bubble! Every bubblegum song about airplanes (both of them)! With plenty of bubblegum music by the Banana Splits, The Muppets, The Beach Boys,  Johnny Whitaker, The Sugar Bears, Wind (with Tony Orlando), The Cuff Links, The Royal Guardsmen, Chester, Peter's Pipers, Billy Budd, The French Revolution,  New Colony Six, New Dream, and The New Vaudeville Band!

A high calorie hour of bubblegum music! Spotlight on Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan! A bit of the H.R. Pufnstuf movie soundtrack! Ray Bolger (the Scarecrow from Wizard of Oz) joins the Partridge Family, along with a dramatic reading from a Partridge Family novel (wherein Shirley risks the family's lives to save a rabbit)! A Giorgio Bubblegum Hall of Fame classic! Late round action from the Riverdale High talent show! Plenty of great music from The Archies, The Royal Guardsmen, Bobby Sherman, 1910 Fruitgum Company, Simonshy, Gene Simmons (not him, the other one), The Arrangement, The Art Movement, The Boston, The Bourbon Family, Café Con Leche, The Doughboys, Barry Mason, Billie Hayes, Jack Wild, Martha Raye, and Helen Love!

The Season 3 Christmas Special! Rare and classic bubblegum Christmas music! Dramatic readings from John-Boy and Grandpa Walton! The Partridge Family and the Jackson 5 sing together (sort of)! Germany sends a Gummi Bear greeting! The DeFranco Family chats with Andy Williams! The Royal Guardsmen celebrate Christmas with Snoopy! Plenty of sugar and holiday music from The Archies, Herman's Hermits, Bobby Sherman, Loretta Lynn, Edward Bear, Frankie Valli, Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters, American Machine, The American Revolution, The Ventures, Tommy Roe and Luann Simms!

Broadcasting live from pregame for the big Riverdale High School football game! Go Gummy Bears! Learn the Archie's dance, "The Touchdown"! Spotlight on Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids! A dramatic reading from a 1971 issue of 'Teen Magazine! Burt Ward's Teenage Bill of Rights! Strange gum from The Care Bears! An early bubblegum classic from The Raindrops! Plenty more great bubblegum music by The Ohio Express, Kasenetz and Katz Singing Orchestral Circus, Bobby Sherman, Dr. Norman Greenbaum, Pop Workshop, Peppermint Trolley Company, Peppermint Circus, Peppermint Rainbow, The Hardy Boys, Jackie Trent and Tony Hatch, The Drifters, and The Royal Guardsmen.

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