2024 “CD Showcase” – Holiday
WRMN 1410 AM, ELGIN IL
Show Information
At the end of the 11/16/2024 broadcast, I left the radio station studio devastated. I thought I would NOT be able to broadcast a special Holiday Edition on my hometown radio station as I wanted, similar to the Christmas Eve broadcasts on WRMN in 2009, 2010 & 2011. That next week had highlights (Nephew’s 16th birthday celebration & the return of my repaired laptop), but I was in a funk.
I even missed that week’s Wednesday Elgin Area Chamber Referral Network luncheon, of which I am a member. When I emailed the group my radio show was ending, I received a swift reply from Bob Schmitt. Several discussions ensued with Bob & Mark of WRMN, culminating in breaking news I announced 11/22/2024 on the CD Showcase Facebook page.
My excitement to continue on the airwaves every Saturday, for special Holiday Editions of my radio show history, is beyond words; my gratitude towards Bob Schmitt of Remix Market Chicago & Junkluggers Chicago NW is overflowing. The show information from each LIVE broadcast is below. I appreciate you joining me on this musical journey “…because a song remembers when.”
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Saturdays, 7p-9p US central
WRMN 1410 AM, Elgin IL
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CONTACT & INFO
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Text: 847 337 9897
09/14-11/23 playlists-info:
2024 “CD Showcase”
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news: 11/22/2024 – through Dec
announcement: 11/25-6/2024
event: 11/28/2024
post-invite: 11/29-30/2024
event: 11/30/2024
news: 12/04/2024 Tent City fire
announcement: 12/05/2024
event: 12/07/2024
SPECIAL TICKETS
I am working with minor-league baseball teams on discounted tickets for the 2025 season! Are you interested? If so, please advise me.
Kane County Cougars
Schaumburg Boomers
WINNERS
Win a $5 Downtown Elgin IL Neighborhood Association Gift Certificate, like:
Chris F, Elgin-E Dundee IL
AJ, Eagle River WI-Cary IL
QUOTES ABOUT THE SHOW
“Good to hear your voice again! If radio was always like this, I’d be listening to the radio all the time.”
— Brian R, Georgia
“I love what you play, most of what I’m hearing isn’t mainstream radio. I’m always puzzled why most stations play 1 or 2 songs of a particular artist over & over, when they have so many good songs that are skipped over?”
— Michael H, New Mexico
“I really enjoyed the show! The variety of music was endless, and your enthusiasm is great to hear. I’ll be sure to tune in again.”
— Jill, Bartlett IL
“When you played ‘Run, Run Rudolph’, my granddaughter started dancing. She said ‘This is Run Run Rudolph’! I asked her: ‘How do you know that?’ She said: ‘Papa, I’m 3 and a half!’ LOL. Thanks, Cort.”
— Steve & Missy, Hartford OH
“‘Morning Has Broken’, one of my favorites! Enjoying the Christmas music!”
—L Chris F, Elgin-E Dundee IL
“Definitely listening again for sure. I’ve been telling everyone I know about your show.”
— AJ, Eagle River WI-Cary IL
“Dude! You’re making me feel old with these songs. Sadly, I remember when most of them were released.”
— Dave W, New York
“I grew up on radio & disc jockeys … & grew up in Chicago land. Your show really brought me back to that time.”
— Scott W, Michigan
“The music takes me back to a different place & time for sure.”
— Anthony H (Limey), Illinois
“A song remembers when is a great line & very true. Listening on the app. Good to hear you back on the air.”
— Chip, Michigan
11/28/2024 PLAYLIST
SPECIAL EDITION
show information:
28 artists … songs … details
{SHOUT OUTS as spoken}
sponsors:
Remix Market Chicago
Junkluggers Chicago NW
4p-5p US central
{MENTIONED: Happy Thanksgiving & hello Elgin & beyond! WELCOME to a special edition of CD SHOWCASE, sponsored by The Junkluggers Chicago NW & Remix Market Chicago! I am THRILLED to broadcast LIVE from my hometown radio station this afternoon & am honored you’ve chosen to spend part of your Thanksgiving Day with me. I hope the songs you hear in the next 2 hours spark memories for you because a song remembers when.
Today’s broadcast is an extension of the HOLIDAY editions of CD SHOWCASE that will also air LIVE on WRMN, 5 straight Saturdays, 11/30 through 12/28, 7p-9p US central. For all of these shows, I will play more than just holiday tunes … to provide a radio experience unlike any other with variety galore.
Quick reminder: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY is THIS weekend. Be sure to “shop small”. Also, check out the OC,SH NETWORK members on oldcarsstronghearts.com. Mom’n’Pop businesses are so important for so many reasons.
Speaking of mom’n’pop places, a HUGE thank you to Junkluggers Chicago NW & Remix Market Chicago for sponsoring today’s CD SHOWCASE & all 5 Saturday night HOLIDAY edition broadcasts. While BOTH businesses are local to the Elgin area, located on Airport Rd [yes, an aiport used to be at that location], both are part of national brands, available in various locations across the United States. Of the 2 local versions, tho, YOU can utilize Remix Market Chicago wherever you are. Check out their website … remixmarketchicago.com … to see some of the awesome items they have for sale, available to be shipped, perfect for unique giving. Those of you in the Elgin area, be sure to go visit them. They are located just north of I-90 off IL RT 31. At the intersection where the BP gas station, Alexander’s Restaurant & the Holiday Inn form a triangle, turn as if going to the hotel. Go past there & Junkluggers & Remix Market Chicago will be on your right. Longtime Elgin residents may remember the location as the Wonder Bread store, a destination place before destination places became a thing, next to what used to be the Cracker Barrel restaurant.
2 last things to note before we start the music…
…visit the CD SHOWCASE website to see show info, contact info (email or text me), quick links, events pages (next hour, will mention some events in the upcoming week), possible tickets (working with other minor league baseball teams for the 2025 season), Downtown Neighborhood Association gift certificate winners (with more to give away), quotes about the show & playlists.
…a new feature of the Saturday night broadcasts is the Double Play Of The Day. We will have that in today’s 2nd hour, featuring the Eagles. Since holiday music is part of today’s show, I bet you can guess 1 of the 2 songs….}
{& now, that all said, most of which I will probably repeat, it is time to drive along this magical music journey to spark memories because a song remembers when.}
{We begin this special Thanksgiving Day Holiday CD SHOWCASE with a song I actually played a couple Saturdays ago. BUT, it is the song I played to begin EACH Holiday Edition CD SHOWCASE I hosted LIVE 4 hours on Christmas EVE afternoon in 2009, 2010 & 2011, on this very radio station. So, let’s dive in….}
1 Stephen Curtis Chapman … “Dive” … 2001
[segue “dive”]
2 Mannheim Steamroller … “Deck The Halls”
{& we’re off on this special CD SHOWCASE Holiday Edition! Thank YOU for spending part of your Thanksgiving Day with me!}
{Ben & his whole family in N Carolina are having turkey & listening in….}
{I usually do not create a playlist before I am on the air; I like to let the mood lead me to play different artists & songs. Today, tho, is a bit different. I didn’t pre-determine the order of songs (well, except the 1st), but I did take time this week to select certain entries for this special broadcast. Such is the case with this song….}
3 Oak Ridge Boys … “Thank God For Kids” … 11/20/1982, 16 weeks, #3 – 2 weeks (has since become a holiday staple)
[segue “summer 69”]
4 Della Reese … “Walk With You” … theme for TV’s ‘Touched By An Angel’
{Ben’s cousin, Max, is also listening from N Carolina.}
{Denny Gibson from Cincinnati OH is listening in today from Buckhorn State Park in Kentucky; Denny has written several books about his road tripping adventures & I am in some of those books!}
{Small Business Saturday, website, Double Play Of The Day next hour featuring the Eagles.}
5 The Judds … “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days) … 02/15/1986, 20 weeks, #1 (Country Song AND Country Vocal Duo Grammys)
[segue “wheels”]
6 Robert Downey Jr … “River” … from TV’s ‘Ally McBeal’ holiday episode
{This song has been relevant in my life a few different times.}
{Ben’s brother-in-law, Brett, also listening in from N Carolina}
{Paul in Elgin}
{Anthony-Limey tuned in from Dakota IL, soon to be moving}
{college buddy Kevin Bryant is a part of this still-active Jackson TN group}
7 The Jukes … “Good Ol’ A Cappella”
[segue “bring to life”]
8 Williams Brothers … “The Holiday Season”
{Another song I chose, appropriate for Thanksgiving Day….}
9 Ronnie Milsap … “What A Difference You’ve Made In My Life” … 11/19/1977, 16 weeks, #1
[segue “don’t wait”]
10 Dean Martin … “Baby It’s Cold Outside”
{When I arrived at my sister’s earlier today for the Thanksgiving meal, I quipped that, in this area at least, God had apparently forgotten to pay the electric & gas bills, referencing the cloudy & cold day….}
11 Amy Grant … “That’s What Love Is For”
[segue “haven’t heard from you”]
12 David Seville & The Chipmunks … “All I Want For Christmas (Is My 2 Front Teeth)”
{Sister, brother-in-law, Nephew & The 2 Nieces & my Mom are all listening in Carpentersville IL}
{Back in the day, I was a soap opera watcher, particularly ‘Another World’. Rachel Cory, portrayed mostly by Victoria Wyndham, was born into poverty but married into money via Mackenzie Cory. When Mack died (the actor died in real life), Rachel lacked a love interest. But then, the show’s writers started hinting at a possible relationship between Rachel & the town’s evil character, Carl Hutchins, portrayed by Charles Keating. Carl was the type of character you LOVED to HATE … I’m sure you know the type. Anyway, initial reaction to this potential “couple” was not favorable. But, as the storyline developed, it became clear Carl HAD INDEED changed … & the 2 became the show’s next “power couple”. That pairing led to a CD, named “Couplets”. This is a quick entry from that album.}
13 Victoria Wyndham & Charles Keating … “2 Little Who’s” … written by e.e. cummings
[3 minute break]
5p-6p US central
14 The Browns … “The 3 Bells” … 08/03/1959, 19 weeks, #1 – 10 weeks (#1 for 4 weeks on pop charts)
[segue “Route 66”]
15 Alabama … “A Candle In The Window”
{MENTIONED from EVENTS page:
ADVISE EVENT(S) TO MENTION
11/29, 7:30p, Valley Model RR Club Open Session, S Elgin IL
11/29, 7:30p, StingRays at Coopers, Winfield IL
11/29-30, Turkey Derby, Wall Stadium Speedway, NJ
11/30, SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
11/30, 9a, Illinois Route 66 Local
11/30, 11a, Relics & Rods at American Legion, Lake Havasu City AZ
11/30, 5:20p, International Friendly soccer, US at England, London England
11/30, 7p-9p US central, CD SHOWCASE
11/30, 9p, Postmodern Jukebox, New Buffalo MI
11/30, 9:30p, Milwaukee’s Addiction at Paulie’s Pub & Eatery, W Allis WI
11/30-12/01, Kane County Flea Market, St Charles IL
12/01, 7a, Jim Hinckley’s America Coffee w/Jim podcast, Kingman AZ
12/01, 9a, Great Midwest Train Show, Wheaton IL
12/01, 11a, JUNKLUGGERS-REMIX MARKET WAREHOUSE SALE, Elgin IL
12/01, 12p, Valley Model RR Open Family, S Elgin IL
12/02, 6p, N IL Street Rod Assoc monthly meeting, Carpentersville IL
12/02, 6:30p, Poetry Writers Workshop, Elgin IL
12/02, 7:30p, virtual ACHD meet, Chicago IL
12/03, GIVING TUESDAY
12/03, 5p, Kids Eat Free at Docs Just Off 66, Girard IL
12/03, 6p, Slot Car Night In America, Wisconsin
12/04, 12p, EAC Referral Network lunch, Elgin IL
12/04, 5p, ACHA midwest CHD virtual, Chicago IL
12/04 new edition of Orange Peel Gazette, Dekalb IL}
{DOUBLE PLAY OF THE DAY}
16 Eagles … “Peaceful Easy Feeling”
[segue “smack dab”]
17 Eagles … “Please Come Home For Christmas”
{Closing out today’s DOUBLE PLAY OF THE DAY, a holiday favorite from a favorite group….}
18 Ferlin Husky … “Wings Of A Dove” … 09/05/1960, 36 weeks, #1 – 10 weeks (#12 pop charts)
[segue “broken arrow”]
19 Philharmonic Orchestra, Handbells … “Carol Of The Bells”
{I played bells a number of years ago & particularly LOVE this song.}
{Carly, Ben’s sister-in-law, listening in N Carolina, also loves that song!}
{I generally loved TV’s ‘Nashville’, but some parts were aggravating. For instance, this next song was performed on the series by Deacon (portrayed by Charles Esten) & Rayna James’ 2 daughters (played by Lennon & Maisey). They performed it in tribute after the death of Rayne, the show’s queen of country music. The song was said to be one of Rayna’s early hits, but Rayna (portrayed by Connie Britton) never sang it on the show or on any of the CDs.}
20 Deacon & Rayna’s 2 daughters … “Sanctuary”
[segue “haven’t heard from you”]
21 Nat King Cole … “The Christmas Song”
{Playlists will be available on the website.}
{Regular listeners, Steve & Missy, have been understandably busy today but are now tuned in from their daughter’s home in Poland OH.}
{Katrina & son Miles are listening in Virginia; I visited them during 1 of my road trips, believe in 2010.}
22 Merle Haggard … “If We Make It Through December” … 10/27/1973, 17 weeks, #1 – 4 weeks
[segue “Route 66”]
23 Barry Gordon … “Nuttin’ For Christmas”
{Huge thanks to sponsors The Junkluggers Chicago NW & Remix Market Chicago … on Airport Rd in Elgin … monthly Warehouse Sale is THIS Sunday, December 1 … they will ship to YOU, so even tho they are local, you can utilize them!}
24 Colin Raye … “What If Jesus Comes Back Like That” … 11/25/1995, 22 weeks, #21
[segue “summer 69”]
25 Nicolette Larson … “Christmas Is A Time For Giving”
{Fun Fact about me: I play (or played, in High School & College) the cello; this next song is 1 of my favorites.}
26 Heart Of Cello, cellist Emanuel Gruber … “The Flight Of The Bumble Bee”
[segue “wheels”]
27 Stephen Bishop … “Let It Snow”
{Thank you for spending part of your Thanksgiving Day with me; be sure to check out the CD SHOWCASE website!}
{Closing out this special episode of CD SHOWCASE … because a song remembers when … with the song I ended ALL of my Saturday evening college radio shows….}
28 Andy & Terry Murray … “Treasures For The Road”
11/30/2024 PLAYLIST
HOLIDAY EDITION
show information:
28 artists … songs … details
{SHOUT OUTS as spoken}
sponsors:
Remix Market Chicago
Junkluggers Chicago NW
7p-8p US central
{MENTIONED: Hello Elgin & Beyond! WELCOME to the 1st of 5 CD SHOWCASE – Holiday Edition LIVE broadcasts. Thank you for spending part of your Small Business Saturday with me. I hope the songs you hear in the next 2 hours spark memories for you. Why? Because a song remembers when!
If you missed the special Thanksgiving Day broadcast, the playlist & some of what I said is now on the website….
In these next 5 Saturday broadcasts, I will play more than just holiday tunes … to provide a radio experience unlike any other with variety galore. Yes, you will hear “holiday staples”, but you will also hear holiday tunes & versions of holiday favorites new to you … as well as some surprises along the way….
A huge thank you to Junkluggers Chicago NW & Remix Market Chicago for sponsoring all 5 Saturday night HOLIDAY edition broadcasts. BOTH businesses are local to the Elgin area, located at 425 Airport Rd in Elgin (yes, an airport used to be along that road), & both are part of national brands, available in various locations across the United States. Of the 2 local versions, tho, YOU can utilize Remix Market Chicago wherever you are. Check out their website to see some of the awesome items they have for sale, available to be shipped, perfect for unique giving. Those of you in the Elgin area, be sure to go visit them, particularly tomorrow for their Warehouse sale, starting at 11a. They are located just north of I-90 off IL RT 31. At the intersection where the BP gas station, Alexander’s Restaurant & The Holiday Inn form a triangle, turn as if you are going to the hotel. Go past there & Junkluggers-Remix will be on your right. Longtime Elgin area residents may remember the location as the Wonder Bread store, a destination place before destination places became a thing, next to the former Cracker Barrel.
Also check out the OC,SH NETWORK members oldcarsstronghearts.com….
Tonight’s Double Play Of The Day, in the 2nd hour, will feature unique holiday tunes from Anne Murray.
NOW, time to drive along this magical music journey to spark memories because a song remembers when.}
{We begin tonight with a holiday tune I have not heard on the radio in quite some time, if ever, but I have a hunch most of you will know it, especially if you remember a certain 1979 holiday special, a favorite of mine….}
1 John Denver & The Muppets … “Christas Is Coming”
[segue “dive”]
2 Juice Newton … “Christmas Needs Love To Be Christmas”
{Born Judith Kay Cohen, 02/18/1952, she went on to notch many hits on both the country & pop charts, including “Angel Of The Morning”, “Queen Of Hearts”, “The Sweetest Thing” & my favorite, “Old Flame”….}
{Thrilled to be broadcasting LIVE on my hometown radio station.}
{AJ, 1 of the 2 gift certificate winners, is listening in from Eagle River WI.}
{Michael, fellow Cubs & automotive fan, is listening in from New Mexico}
{I mentioned at the top of the show I’ll spin more than just holiday tunes. Such is the case with this next song, one that tells the tale of missing yourself as a kid, something I’m betting we all can relate to in some way during the holiday season. I relate in several ways, including missing the holiday open houses we hosted as a family….}
3 Billy Dean … “Billy The Kid” … 05/23/1992, 20 weeks, #4
[segue “don’t wait”]
4 Jim Croce … “It Doesn’t Have To Be That Way”
5 Roger Whittaker … “The Little Drummer Boy”
[segue “Route 66”]
6 Julie Andrews … “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
{The holiday season has officially begun & is off & running.}
{Regular listeners, Steve & Missy from Hartford OH, are tuned in & listening tonight.}
{Born 08/10/1928 in Plainview TX, this artist died at the age of 81, 06/13/2010.}
7 Jimmy Dean … “It Came Upon The Midnight Clear”
[segue “summer 69”]
8 John Mellencamp … “Peaceful World”
{I promised surprises along the way! Be honest … when’s the last time you heard that song on the radio?}
{Broadcasting LIVE from downtown Elgin on my hometown radio station, along US 20, which stretches from MA to OR.}
{My Mom right here in Elgin is listening.}
9 The Gatlins … “Little Drummer Boy”
[segue “wheels”]
10 The Beach Boys … “Little Saint Nick”
{Anthony, better known as Limey, is listening in from Dakota IL.}
{A pair of unique holiday tunes from Anne Murray will be the Double Play Of The Day in the 2nd hour.}
{When is the last time you’ve heard THIS artist on the radio?}
11 Lena Horne … “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”
[segue “bring to life”]
12 Judy Collins … “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
{When’s the last time you’ve heard her on the radio as well?}
{My sister Joy & her family are listening in from Carpentersville IL.}
{I promised some surprises & non-holiday tunes; here is another….}
13 Lennon Stella (‘Maddie Conrad’) … “Saved” … from TV’s “Nashville” (Maddie was the daughter of the “queen of country music”, Rayna James, portrayed by Connie Britton)
[segue “haven’t heard from you”]
14 David Seville & The Chipmunks … “Wonderful Day”
{Elgin IL Downtown Neighborhood Association gift certificates to give.}
{Please tell others about the radio show; I’d love to earn new listeners.}
{Born 04/22/1936 in Delight AR, this artist had such hits as “Still Within The Sound Of My Voice” & “Rhinestone Cowboy”….}
15 Glen Campbell … “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”
[segue “broken arrow”]
16 Ella Fitzgerald … “Sleigh Ride”
8p-9p US central
[3 minute break]
{DOUBLE PLAY OF THE DAY}
17 Anne Murray … “This Season Will Never Grow Old”
[segue “smack dab”]
18 Anne Murray … “Christmas Wishes”
{Wrapping up the Double Play Of The Day … born 06/20/1945 in Springhill, Nova Scotia, Canada, she was a High School gym teacher for a year after college & then went onto have many hits, including “You Needed Me”, “Daydream Believer”, “A Little Good News” & “Time Don’t Run Out On Me”. I’m guessing those 2 songs from Anne Murray might be new to you.}
{MENTIONED from EVENTS page:
ADVISE EVENT(S) TO MENTION
continuing, Auto Show, Los Angeles CA
11/30, 9:30p, Milwaukee’s Addiction, W Allis WI
12/01, MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY
12/01, 7a, Jim Hinckley’s America live podcast, Kingman AZ
12/01, 9a, Great Midwest Train Show, Wheaton IL
12/01, 11a, JUNKLUGGERS-REMIX MARKET WAREHOUSE SALE, Elgin IL
12/01, 12p, Valley Model RR open family, S Elgin IL
12/02, 6p, N IL SRA monthly meeting, Carpentersville IL
12/02, 6:30p, Poetry Writers Workshop, Elgin IL
12/02, 7:30p, ACHD virtual meet, Chicago IL
12/03, GIVING TUESDAY
12/03, 5p, Kids Eat Free, Girard IL
12/03, 6p, Slot Car Night In America, Wisconsin
12/04, 12p, EAC Networking, Elgin IL
12/04, 5p, ACHA midwest virtual, Illinois
12/04, new edition of Orange Peel Gazette, Dekalb IL
12/05, 10a, Thriving In Nature, HHNC, Elgin IL
12/05, 7p, Writers On The Fox (book available online), Elgin IL
12/06, 5p, First Friday, Bloomington IL
12/06-07, Great Train Show, Salt Lake City UT
12/06-08, Christmas in Carlinville IL
12/07, LETTER WRITING DAY
12/07, 9a, Christmas On The Blvd, Lakeview SC
12/07, 9a, MiRPA Coffee & Cars, Cary IL
12/07, 9a, Recycling, Aurora IL
12/07, 11a, Relics & Rods at American Legion, Lake Havasu City AZ
12/07, 6p, Jingle & Mingle, Cuba MO
12/07, 7p-9p, CD SHOWCASE ON WRMN
12/07-08, 8a, Breakfast With Santa at Lambs Farm, Libertyville IL
12/07-08, 10a, Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show, Timonium MD
12/07-08, 10a, Rustic Fox Kris Kringle Market, N Aurora IL
12/08, 12p, Toys For Tots, Huntley IL
12/08, 4p, New Vintage Strings Holiday Special, St Charles IL
12/08, 6p, Cello Fury at THON benefit, Beaver PA}
19 Air Supply … “Winter Wonderland”
[segue “Route 66”]
20 The Road Crew … “The Railroad Is Coming To Town”
{Not exactly Santa Claus Is Coming To Town … from their ‘Songs From The Mother Rd’ album, with a quote from Marty Stuart: “Songs From The Mother Road is the perfect soundtrack for traveling along the great route that defines America. Woody writes and The Road Crew performs with a passion that comes from deep down within their hearts. They also play with a love for ‘That ol’ 66′ that only comes from having known her. This is good listening.”}
{Speaking of Route 66, this next artist was born 07/08/1961 along Route 66 in Clinton OK. His chart hits include “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” & “Wish I Didn’t Know Now.” He died earlier this year, 02/05/2024.}
21 Toby Keith … “Go Tell It On The Mountain”
[segue “dive”]
22 Bobby Helms … “Jingle Bell Rock”
{Will you please tell others about CD SHOWCASE? I’d love to earn new listeners!}
23 Vonda Shepard … “This Christmas” … from TV’s ‘Ally McBeal’ holiday episode
[segue “wheels”]
24 Madonna … “Frozen”
{Another surprise along the way of these holiday editions, sponsored by The Junkluggers Chicago NW & Remix Market Chicago. Plenty more surprises … holiday, country & otherwise … like John Mellencamp’s “Peaceful World” I played earlier … every Saturday in December: 7, 14, 21, 28, 7p-9p US central, right here on WRMN 1410 AM, my hometown radio station.}
{Born 03/18/1938 in Sledge MS, this artist had major league tryouts with the NY Mets & California (now LA) Angels, but he went onto have hits like “Kiss An Angel Good Morning”, “I’ll Be Leaving Alone”, “Missing You”, “I Don’t Think She’s In Love Anymore”, “Every Heart Should Have One” & my favorite “Shouldn’t It Be Easier Than This?”….}
25 Charley Pride … “Christmas Without Mary”
[segue “summer 69”]
26 Dolly Parton … “Hard Candy Christmas” … 11/06/1982, 17 weeks, #8
{We go from a tune you probably hadn’t heard from Charley Pride, to a song I’m pretty sure you not only know, but sang along with, right?}
{I am having so much fun hosting this show! Can you tell?}
27 Gordon Lightfoot … “Song For A Winter’s Night”
{Plenty more surprises … holiday, country & otherwise … every Saturday night in December. Tell others, please; would be awesome to earn new listeners! Meanwhile, up next on WRMN, is Bill Cody, from Nashville TN’s WSM 650 AM, country’s flagship station featuring the Grand Ole Opry.}
{Closing out this episode of CD SHOWCASE … because a song remembers when….}
28 Philharmonic Orchestra with handbell choir … “O Christmas Tree”
12/07/2024 PLAYLIST
HOLIDAY EDITION
show information:
28 artists … songs … details
{SHOUT OUTS as spoken}
sponsors:
Remix Market Chicago
Junkluggers Chicago NW
7p-8p US central
{MENTIONED: Hello Elgin & beyond! WELCOME to the 2nd of 5 CD SHOWCASE Holiday Edition LIVE broadcasts on WRMN, my hometown radio station in Elgin IL, along historic US 20 (spans from MA to OR). Thank you for spending part of your Saturday with me. I hope the songs you hear in the next 2 hours spark memories for you … because a song remembers when. Please spread the word about my radio show … tell your family & friends … post about it. I’d love to earn new listeners & be able to secure sponsors to continue broadcasting next month & into 2025.
The playlist & some of what I said is now on the website for last Saturday’s broadcast, & the special Thanksgiving Day LIVE broadcast….
Like last week, I’ll play more than just holiday tunes tonight, providing a radio experience unlike any other with variety galore. You will hear “holiday staples”, but you will also hear holiday tunes & versions of holiday favorites new to you … along with some surprises along the way, some of which will come from “new to me” CDs I bought at the Junkluggers-Remix Market Chicago monthly Warehouse Sale last Sunday.
Speaking of, a huge thank you to Junkluggers Chicago NW & Remix Market Chicago for sponsoring all 5 Saturday night HOLIDAY editions. BOTH businesses are local, located at 425 Airport Rd in Elgin (yes, an airport used to be along that road), & both are part of national brands, available in various locations across the United States. Of the 2 local versions, YOU can utilize Remix Market Chicago wherever you are. Check out their website … remixmarketchicago.com … to see some of the awesome items they have for sale, available to be shipped, perfect for unique giving. Those of you in the Elgin area, be sure to go visit them. They are located just north of I-90 off IL RT 31. At the intersection where the BP gas station, Alexander’s Restaurant & the Holiday Inn form a triangle, turn as if you are going to the hotel. Go past there & Junkluggers will be on your right. Longtime Elgin area residents may remember the location as the Wonder Bread store, a destination place before destination places became a thing, next to what used to be the Cracker Barrel.
Also be sure to check out the OC,SH NETWORK members on oldcarsstronghearts.com.
Tonight’s Double Play Of The Day, in the 2nd hour of the show, will feature Hall & Oats, including a unique Holiday tune.
NOW, time to drive along this magical music journey to spark memories because a song remembers when.}
{We begin tonight with a song from 1 of those new-to-me CDs….}
1 Burl Ives … “Christmas Can’t Be Far Away”
[segue “dive”]
2 Wild Rose … “Star Of Bethlehem”
{Band formed in Nashville TN: Pamela Gadd, Wanda Vick, Pam Perry, Kathy Mac, Nancy Prout (formerly married to Brian Prout of Diamond Rio). They only had 3 releases, only 1 of which reached the Top 20, 1989’s “Breaking New Ground” (#15).}
{Another new-to-me CD I bought at last Sunday’s Junkluggers-Remix Market Chicago monthly warehouse sale….}
3 Louis Armstrong … “Cool Yule”
[segue “Route 66”]
4 Leon Everette … “Every Time I Hear Blue Christmas”
{Another song I bet you haven’t heard…. Born in Aiken SC, 06/21/1948, he never had a #1, but his Top 10 hits include “Giving Up Easy”, “Hurricane” & the one I remember most because it is on a compilation record (yes, vinyl) I have, “Midnight Rodeo”.}
{Regular listeners Steve & Missy in OH are listening from their daughter’s house where they are doing a little babysitting tonight.}
{Some artists you’ll hear more than once during these HOLIDAY edition CD SHOWCASE broadcasts … some of the songs will be repeated by different artists. One of those ARTISTS you’ll hear multiple times, thanks to a new-to-me CD from last Sunday’s monthly Junkluggers-Remix Market Warehouse Sale, with a “holiday staple” is….}
5 Perry Como … “Home For The Holidays”
[segue “summer 69”]
6 Deborah Allen … “Rockin’ Little Christmas”
{Born Deborah Lynn Thumond in Memphis TN, 09/30/1953, she went onto have hits such as “Baby I Lied”, “I’ve Been Wrong Before” & “I Hurt For You”, but I’m betting you hadn’t heard that unique Christmas song she just sang for us.}
{hometown radio station, you’re listening on the 1410 AM dial or online or via the WRMN app you downloaded to your favorite mobile device.}
{Melissa from Illinois is listening tonight; she requested “Little Drummer Boy” which we will hear a bit later….}
{Right now, tho, another entry from a new-to-me CD from last Sunday’s Junkluggers-Remix Market Chicago Warehouse Sale….}
7 Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra (Peter Stern, Conductor) … “Dance Of The Toy Flutes” (from “The Nutcracker Suite”)
[segue “don’t wait”]
8 Kim Carnes … “Run, Run Rudolph”
{Born 07/20/1945 in Los Angeles CA, she had a great crossover hit with Kenny Rogers … “Don’t Fall In Love With A Dreamer”.}
9 Lionel Hampton … “Boogie Woogie Santa Claus”
[segue “wheels”]
10 Christopher Cross … “The Best Christmas”
{Coming up, the Double Play Of The Day, featuring a pair of Hall & Oats songs, 1 of which is a unique holiday tune. Check out the website. Also in the 2nd hour, EVENTS this week & a request: “Little Drummer Boy”}
{Steve’s granddaughter is listening with him … Malena, I think I pronounced that correctly.}
{Next artist is another we will hear multiple times these HOLIDAY editions, from their 1979 holiday special….}
11 John Denver & The Muppets … “Little Saint Nick”
[segue “bring to life”]
12 Cat Stevens … “Morning Has Broken”
{I promised some surprises along the way, I think that qualifies. No relation to me or my family, tho. Played it for Mom, from a new-to-me CD from last Sunday’s Junkluggers-Remix Market Chicago Warehouse sale.}
{Remember, you can email OR text me, just like Chris in NJ just did. Her kids & husband race at Wall Stadium in NJ, as Schwarz Racing.}
13 Willard Scott … “The Night Before Christmas”
[segue “haven’t heard from you”]
14 Williams Brothers … “White Christmas”
{Born 02/04/1962 in Long Beach NJ, he had hits like “A Better Man”, “A Bad Goodbye” (with Wynonna) & “Like The Rain”. Tonight, tho, we hear a unique holiday tune from him….}
15 Clint Black … “Til Santa’s Gone”
8p-9p US central
{After the break, the Double Play Of The Day featuring Hall & Oats, events coming up this week, & the requested “Little Drummer Boy”.}
[3 minute break]
{Remember, use from anywhere: remixmarketchicago.com!}
{Dave from NY & the Monte Hunters is listening in now….}
{DOUBLE PLAY OF THE DAY}
16 Hall & Oats … “Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday”
[segue “smack dab”]
17 Hall & Oats … “So Close Yet So Far Away”
{Wrapping up the Double Play Of The Day, a non-holiday tune, to be sure, but I think it fits … since we are so-close-yet-so-far-away from the upcoming Holiday….}
{MENTIONED from EVENTS page:
ADVISE EVENT(S) TO MENTION
continuing, Christmas in Carlinville IL along Rt 66
TODAY is LETTER WRITING DAY, so you still have some time to celebrate & write a letter to someone….
also continuing tomorrow: Breakfast With Santa at Lambs Farm in LIbertyville IL, Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show in Timonium MD & Rustic Fox’s Kris Kringle Market in N Aurora IL
12/08, my Dad’s birthday
12/08, 7a, Coffee w/Jim live podcast, Kingman AZ
12/08, 12p, Valley Model RR open family, S Elgin IL
12/08, 12p, Toys For Tots, Huntley IL
12/08, 4p, New Vintage Strings Holiday, St Charles IL
12/08, 6p, Cello Fury, Beaver PA
Mon-Thurs, MLB winter meetings, Dallas TX (cue the “Dallas” theme)
12/10, 5p, Docs’ Kids Eat Free, Girard IL
12/10, 6p, Slot Car Night In America, Wisconsin
12/10, 7:30p, Radio Club Monthly, Telford PA
12/10, 8p, careers in Heart Failure, Maryland
12/11, 1p, StingRays at Jingle Jangle, Northlake IL
12/11, 4p, Fox Valley Hands Of Hope For The Holidays, Geneva IL
12/11, 4:30p, AL Post 57 spaghetti dinner, Elgin IL
12/12, 12:30p, StingRays at Holiday Gala, Elmhurst IL
12/12, 6:30p, Investigating Voice Over, Nashville TN
12/12, 6:30p, zoom Hope For The Holidays, Illinois
Thursday-Saturday, Christmas On The Farm, Route 66, Claremore OK
12/13, 5p, Bingo, Elburn IL
12/13, 7p, WC Bulls Artist Hat Series, Hoffman Estates IL
12/13, 7:30p, Valley Model RR open session, S Elgin IL
12/14, 8a, Flea-Artisan Market, St Charles IL
12/14, 8a, Cars & Coffee, Carlsbad NM
12/14, 9a, Palmetto Cruisers For Kids, Florence SC
12/14, 10a, NW Record Show, Schaumburg IL
12/14, 11a, Relics & Rods at American Legion, Lake Havasu City AZ
12/14, 7p-9p, CD SHOWCASE ON WRMN
12/14, 7:30p, Elvis Christmas, Joliet IL
12/14-15…
…Breakfast With Santa, Lambs Farm, Libertyville IL
…Rustic Fox Kris Kringle Market, Carol Stream IL
…Great Train Show, Pleasanton CA
12/15, 7a, JHA live podcast, Kingman AZ
12/15, 12p, VMRR open family, S Elgin IL
12/15, 7p, Strum-Along, Ukulele Station America-Oregon Music Garage, Oregon IL
{Chris Flores is listening in from Elgin-E Dundee IL}
{& now, we get to Melissa’s request. The artist was born 02/13/1919 in Fordtown TN; died of liver failure 10/17/1991. He also played cousin Ernie in 3 “I Love Lucy” TV show episodes. But, you will remember him from his hit song, “16 Tons”.}
18 Tennessee Ernie Ford … “Little Drummer Boy”
[segue “broken arrow”]
19 Philharmonic Orchestra handbells … “Deck The Halls”
{Please tell others about the show, email – text – post on social media. Broadcasting LIVE from Elgin IL, along historic US 20.}
{Born Jill Byrem, 10/13/1046, in Bloomsburg PA, she had hits like “16th Avenue” & “Black Coffee”….}
20 Lacy J Dalton … “Silver Bells”
[segue “wheels”]
21 David Seville & The Chipmunks … “O Christmas Tree”
{I mentioned earlier, today is LETTER WRITING DAY, so this next song is quite appropriate for tonight’s broadcast. The artist was born Jesse Keith Whitley, 07/01/1965, in Sandy Hook KY.}
22 Keith Whitley … “A Christmas Letter”
[segue “Route 66”]
23 Vonda Shepard … “The Man With The Bag” … from TV’s “Ally McBeal” holiday episode & soundtrack
{Love broadcasting from my hometown radio station, along historic US 20! Please tell others about my show & email or text me, especially if you’d like a Downtown Neighborhood Association Gift Certificate! The 2 winners so far, Chris in E Dundee IL & AJ in Cary IL, are both tuned in tonight!}
{This artist was born 04/30/1933 in Abbott TX & had many hits, including my favorite “On The Road Again”….}
24 Willie Nelson … “Pretty Paper”
[segue “summer 69”]
25 Dean Martin … “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer”
{Some of you may’ve seen the 50th anniversary presentation of the TV special of the same name last night.}
{Born Thelma Louise Mandrell, 07/13/1954, in Corpus Christi TX, she is Barbara Mandrell’s sister, & had a tune called “Some Girls Have All The Luck”, a nod to Rod Stewart’s “Some Guys Have All The Luck”….}
26 Louise Mandrell … “I’ve Got What You Want For Christmas”
[segue “dive”]
27 The McCarters … “A Baby Just Like You”
{That’ll about wrap it up tonight, tho I do have 1 more song to play. PLENTY more surprises … holiday, country & otherwise … the next 3 Saturday nights this December … because a song remembers when. Please invite others to join us; I’d love to earn new listeners. If you love classic country music, stay tuned to WRMN. Bill Cody, from Nashville TN’s WSM 650 AM, country’s flagship station featuring the Grand Ole Opry, is up next, hosting Pure American Country….}
{We end tonight with another new-to-me CD….}
28 Jazz … “Greensleeves”
[only a portion played due to time.]
12/14/2024 PLAYLIST
HOLIDAY EDITION
show information:
#TBD# artists … songs … details
{SHOUT OUTS as spoken}
sponsors:
Remix Market Chicago
Junkluggers Chicago NW
7p-8p US central
TO BE POSTED
12/21/2024 PLAYLIST
HOLIDAY EDITION
show information:
#TBD# artists … songs … details
{SHOUT OUTS as spoken}
sponsors:
Remix Market Chicago
Junkluggers Chicago NW
7p-8p US central
TO BE POSTED
12/28/2024 PLAYLIST
HOLIDAY EDITION
show information:
#TBD# artists … songs … details
{SHOUT OUTS as spoken}
sponsors:
Remix Market Chicago
Junkluggers Chicago NW
7p-8p US central
TO BE POSTED
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10/19/2024 “Nightmare On Chicago St”
(~6:40p with Sonar)
(~9:45p-11p with Matt, Mike)