WRMN 1410 AM, ELGIN IL

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During the 12/28/2024 show, the last of the special 2024 Holiday broadcasts, I was pleased to announce the continuation of broadcasts on my hometown radio station into 2025. Extremely exciting to be able to remain on the airwaves from my hometown, Elgin IL, along historic US 20. I am grateful for the continuing sponsorships of Remix Market Chicago & Junkluggers Chicago NW.

I aim to provide a radio experience unlike any other, with a variety of artists & songs from multiple genres, including unique surprises along the way. Please invite family & friends to join us on this magical drive down memory lane; interact with the CD SHOWCASE Facebook page or Facebook group. I’d love to earn new listeners & secure more sponsors.

The show information from each LIVE broadcast is below. Also check out the quotes about this radio show & some links of interest. I appreciate you joining me on this musical journey “…because a song remembers when.”

HOW TO LISTEN

LIVE broadcasts
Saturdays
8p-10p US eastern
7p-9p US central
6p-8p US mountain
5p-7p US pacific
4p-6p US-Alaska
3p-5p US-Hawaii
WRMN 1410 AM, Elgin IL
MOBILE anywhere: “WRMN” APP
ONLINE everywhere: THIS link

WRMN’s YouTube Channel
01/18/2025 broadcast stream
(still available as of 9p, 01.22.2025)

CONTACT

Email: cort@cdshowcase.com
Text: 847 337 9897

PRIOR

09/14-11/23 playlists-info:
2024 “CD Showcase”

11/28-12/28 playlists-info:
2024 “CD Showcase – Holiday”

SPECIAL

I am working with minor-league baseball teams on discounted tickets for the 2025 season:
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

“If radio was always like this, I’d be listening to the radio all the time.”
“No lie. We missed the first 10 minutes or so because nurses were in here. We had been watching Return Of The Jedi but had muted it when they came in. They stepped out for a minute, and I asked Micah which he wanted. You won. When you gave him his call out, they were working on him and he was in a fair bit of pain. I heard the song end, so I turned up the stream and put the phone closer to him and shushed the nurse just in time for him to hear. In spite of the discomfort, he had a big ole smile. Even the nurse was stoked. The only other time he’s smiled was when I gave him a Lego Technics set. He wanted you to know he wants to smile.”
— Brian R, Georgia

“You continue to demonstrate all the appropriate skills & talent.”
— Denny Gibson, Cincinnati OH

“I’m not much of a country fan, but you do an excellent job of providing interesting background on the artists & keeping the flow going smoothly.”
— Sharry Blazier, Elgin IL

“Thanks for playing great music, and keeping me motivated, while I pack up and organize our Holiday decorations. Happy New Year!”
— Jill, Bartlett IL

“Hanging out in snowy Colorado by the fire with my dog enjoying your show in the background!”
— Michelle Wine, Colorado Springs

“One of my favorite country artists … Patsy Cline! My grandma had a little karaoke machine and would always sing Patsy Cline when I was growing up. That song brought back so many good memories, thanks buddy!”
—Ryan Parsons, Allen Park MI

“OMG…I LOVE this Chicago song! Great show tonight!”
—Rowena (Callie), KY

“I LOVE hearing our shout-outs! This song (“Where’ve You Been?”) makes me cry.”
—Joylyn Johnson, Carpentersville IL

“I grew up on radio & disc jockeys … & grew up in Chicago land. Your show really brought me back to that time.”
— Scott W, Michigan

“A song remembers when is a great line & very true. Listening on the app. Good to hear you back on the air.”
— Chip, Michigan

01/04/2025 PLAYLIST

show information:
26 artists … songs … details
{remarks}
{SHOUT OUTS}

sponsors:
Remix Market Chicago
Junkluggers Chicago NW

7p-8p US central

{Hello Elgin & Beyond! WELCOME to a new year of LIVE broadcasts on WRMN, my hometown radio station in Elgin IL, along historic US 20 (spans MA to OR). I am your host, Cort Stevens. Maybe I’m one of the last people to say this to you: Happy New Year 2025! I appreciate you sharing part of your Saturday with me. I hope the songs you hear these next 2 hours spark memories for you … because a song remembers when.
My intent is to provide a radio experience unlike any other, playing a variety of artists & songs. Since Epiphany is this coming Monday, I’ve chosen holiday tunes with the regular mix of songs, country & otherwise, with surprises along the way. I admit … I’m not all that fond of THIS time of year … when all the holiday lights are put away & the cold that is winter in the northern United States feels just a tad bit colder without the warmth of those illuminations. So, I decided 1 more week of mostly holiday fair is in order. Next week, I plan to have my full CD collection in studio once again. I ask you to invite family & friends to join us on this magical drive down memory lane. Post on social media about this radio show … visit & interact on CD SHOWCASE’s Facebook page & group. I’d love to earn new listeners & secure sponsors to continue broadcasting deep into 2025.
Be sure to visit cdshowcase.com.
I appreciate the support of WRMN, the Elgin Area Chamber &, of course, Junkluggers Chicago NW & Remix Market Chicago, located at 425 Airport Rd in Elgin (yes, an airport used to be there). Both are part of national brands, but YOU can utilize Remix Market Chicago wherever you are. Check out their website … remixmarketchicago.com … to see some of the unique items they have for sale, available to be shipped. Do you live in the greater Elgin area? Go visit them in person TOMORROW for their monthly warehouse sale! They are just north of I-90 off IL RT 31.
Also see OC,SH NETWORK members on oldcarsstronghearts.com.
Tonight’s Double Play Of The Day, in the 2nd hour, will feature 1 of the artists I teased last Saturday for this week … Macy Gray … including, of course, a holiday hit.
Now, time to fasten those seatbelts & drive along this magical music journey to spark memories because a song remembers when.}

{With Monday marking Epiphany, we start holiday style. Some of the holiday favorites I chose for tonight are ones that were on my list but didn’t have time to play during the previous 5 Saturdays. That includes THIS song. The artist was born 03/09/1936, Natchez MS, & is a cousin of Jerry Lee Lewis. The 1980 movie ‘Urban Cowboy’ featured a Pasadena TX nightclub he owned at the time….}
1 Mickey Gilley … “Silver Bells”
[segue “dive”]
2 Bee Gees … “Alone” … 1997, peaked at #28 in the United States pop charts
{Have y’all noticed that a lot of my favorites weren’t chart toppers, or even Top 10 tunes? This is 1 of my favorites of this group, along with the well-known “Stayin’ Alive”….}

{Ryan & his fiance, Deanna, are listening in at Deanna’s apartment in Michigan}

{Contact me for DNA gift certificates!}

{So, last week, I featured a number of duets. This next holiday song is a duet I had on my list but didn’t have time to play. The duo, in this case, is Louise Mandrell & RC Bannon. Louise was born … no joke … Thelma Louise Mandrell, 07/13/1954, Corpus Christi TX. A sister of famed country star Barbara Mandrell, Louise only had 4 Top 10 tunes: “Save Me”, “I’m Not Through Loving You Yet”, “Maybe My Baby” & “I Wanna Say Yes”. Her “Some Girls Have All The Luck” (an answer to Rod Stewart’s “Some Guys Have All The Luck”, only reached #22. RC was born Daniel Shipley 05/02/1945, Dallas TX. He & Louise were married 1979-1991. RC’s best-charting song was a duet with his then-wife, Louise, a cover of “Reunited” in 1979, which peaked at #13 on the county charts.}
3 Louise Mandrell & RC Bannon … “Christmas Is Just A Song For Us This Year”
[segue “WRMN’s Mark B”]
4 Heart … “Stranded”
{1 of my favorite songs from them, along with “Will You Be There?”}

{1st time listener, Mary Kirkman}
{Scott, from the National Monte Carlo club, is listening in Michigan}

{Born Toby Keith Covel, 07/08/1961, Clinton OK (Route 66 town), he is a former oil field worker, rodeo hand & defensive end for the Oklahoma Drillers semi-pro football team.}
5 Toby Keith … “O Little Town Of Bethlehem”
[segue “Route 66”]
6 New Radicals … “Someday We’ll Know”
{When’s the last time you heard that song on the radio!?}

{Born Kay Toinette Oslin, 05/15/1941, Crossett AR. She acted in the touring musicals “Hello Dolly”, “West Side Story” & “Promises Promises”. Her lone CMA award win was the 1988 Female Vocalist. Hits include “80s Ladies” (peaked at #7 but won her the Song Of The Year & Female Vocal Grammys), “I’ll Always Come Back”, “Hold Me” (claimed #1 AND also won her the Song Of The Year & Female Vocal Grammys), “Hey Bobby” & “Come Next Monday”. Tonight, her version of a holiday classic….}
7 KT Oslin … “Blue Christmas”
[segue “WRMN’s Mark B”]
8 Sarah McLachlan … “I Will Remember You”
{In memory of so many people who’ve gone before us….}

{Cousin Brenda, Ken & their friend Matt are playing Wii sports & listening tonight from Algonquin IL.}

9 Steel Drums … “Angels We Have Heard On High”
[segue “wheels”]
10 Bobby Bare … “Detroit City” … 07/06/1963, 18 weeks, #6 (won Country Record Grammy & peaked at #16 pop charts)
{Born 04/07/1935, Ironton OH. Hosted his own show on TNN. His daughter, Cari, died at age 15 in 1976 of heart failure. Another ultimate crossover artist, his tunes include “500 Miles Away From Home” & “Marie Laveau”.}

11 Lou Rawls … “Sleigh Ride”
[segue “WRMN’s Mark B”]
12 Porter Wagoner … “Green, Green Grass Of Home”
{Born 08/12/1927, W Plains MO; died of lung cancer, 10/28/2007, age 80. Hosted his own TV series 1960-79 & won CMA Vocal Duo Of The Year with Dolly Parton, 1970 & 1971. Dolly Parton’s departure from his TV show sparked her smash hit “I Will Always Love You”.}

{Michael Hayes is tuned in from NM & says his Dad loved Bobby Bare & that he hasn’t heard that song in a long time. That’s the point of this show … sparking memories because a song remembers when.}

13 Peggy Lee … “Happy Holiday”
[segue “don’t wait”]
14 Hootie & The Blowfish … “Only Lonely”
{Another of my favorites! When’s the last time you heard it on the radio?}

{Michael Hayes’ wife was named after Peggy Lee! How cool is that?}

{After the break, more holiday tunes since Epiphany is Monday, the Double Play Of The Day featuring Macy Gray, EVENTS & more! Stay tuned!}

8p-9p US central

[3 minute break]

[segue “WRMN’s Mark B]

{DOUBLE PLAY OF THE DAY}
{Born Natalie Renee McIntyre, 09/06/1967, Canton OH, she is known for her distinctive raspy voice. We begin with a holiday favorite….}
15 Macy Gray … “Winter Wonderland”
[segue “smack dab”]
16 Macy Gray … “I Try”
{Wrapping up tonight’s Double Play Of The Day, her only chart topper, #1 in Australia, Ireland & New Zealand, peaking at #5 in the United States.}

{Chris Flores is listening tonight from E Dundee IL … 1 of the DNA gift certificate winners, SO FAR….}

{from EVENTS page:
ADVISE EVENT(S) TO MENTION
01/04, TRIVIA DAY … still have time, course I’m helping with trivia about the artists & songs
01/05, 11a, Junkluggers-Remix Market Warehouse Sale, Elgin IL
01/06, EPIPHANY
01/07, 6p, Slot Car Night In America, WI
01/07, 6:30p, Palmetto Cruisers meeting, Florence SC
01/07, 7p, Bridging Gaps HFSA webinar, Maryland
01/08, Manchester U Virtual Series
01/08, 11:30a, AL Post 57 Spaghetti Lunch, Elgin IL
01/08, NEW edition of Orange Peel Gazette, Dekalb IL
01/09, WORD NERD DAY
01/09, 7p, Writers On The Fox, Elgin IL
01/10, Donley Auctions podcast, IL
01/10, 1p, American Road Magazine Road Trip Talk, Bellevue WA
01/10, 7:30p, Valley Model RR open session, S Elgin IL
01/10-11, Winter Shake-up, Sioux City IA
01/10, start of NAIAS, Detroit MI
01/11, 8a, Cars & Coffee, Carlsbad NM
01/11, 9a, Heart Walk, Tampa FL
01/11, 9a, Fox Valley Hands Of Hope MALES group, Geneva IL
01/11, 10a, Booth Camp, Nashville TN
01/11, 11a, Relics & Rods at American Legion, Lake Havasu City AZ
01/11, 7p-9p US central, CD SHOWCASE ON WRMN
01/11-12, Train Shows: PA, OH & WA
01/12, 7a, JHA Coffee w/Jim live podcast, Kingman AZ
01/12, 10a, Youth Automotive Training Center Cool Wheels Show, Deerfield Beach FL
01/12, 12p, VMRR open family, S Elgin IL
01/12, 1p, Bird Feeders, Elgin IL Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
01/12, 2:30p, Chamber Music On The Fox, Aurora IL

{Someone asked why I’d been giving some birthdates of the artists; this song might explain why….}
17 Burl Ives … “Christmas Is A Birthday”
[segue “WRMN’s Mark B”]
18 Rebecca Lynn Howard … “Forgive” … 05/11/2002, 30 weeks, #12 (#71 pop charts)
{Born 04/24/1979 in Kentucky, a 1-hit wonder; of 7 releases, this was her only Top 40 country single.}

{Cousin Ben in NC is tuned in; says he isn’t a fan of Macy Gray & that’s OK.}
{Sister Joy is tuned in while putting my 2 Nieces, Jennalyn & Jillian, to bed … after watching the original Karate Kid movie!}

{Born 02/14/1939, Hugley AL; worked as a truck driver, insurance salesman & furniture salesman during the 1960s. Hits include “Friends”, “Midnight Hauler” & “She Love Love All Over Me”.}
19 Razzy Bailey … “Peace On Earth”
[segue “haven’t heard from you”]
20 Blondie … “Call Me”
{Notice what I did there? From a new-to-me CD I bought at last month’s Junkluggers-Remix Market Chicago Warehouse Sale! TOMORROW is their next monthly sale, Airport Rd, Elgin….}

{“Back in the day”, I played in a handbell choir with my grandmother, & then my Mom & I believe even my sister. I played the lower octaves….}
21 Philharmonic Orchestra Handbells … “We 3 Kings”
[segue “WRMN’s Mark B”]
22 Matchbox 20 … “3 AM”
{When our childhood dog, named Fibber … after Fibber McGee & Molly, was near death in 1997, I stayed up with him one morning … & heard this song on the radio, at yes, about 3a….}

{Born Del McEntire, 06/23/1953, Oklahoma, he is a brother of Reba McEntire. His only Top 10 tune was 1986’s “Savin’ My Love For You” (#3 on the country charts). Tonight, a unique Christmas tune, with Brian Ruppel & family in mind, in the ICU with son Micah; they live near Atlanta GA….}
23 Pake McEntire … “Santa Are You Coming To Atlanta”
[segue “bring to life”]
24 Beth Hart … “LA Song”
{Notice the “city” theme? We go from Atlanta GA via Pake McEntire to Los Angeles with Beth Hart! When’s the last time you’ve heard THAT song!?}

{Honoring the New Year’s Day tragedy in Louisiana}
25 Louis Armstrong … “Christmas In New Orleans”

{Plenty more surprises next week, especially since I will have my full CD collection in studio once again. So, join me for the 2nd Saturday night of 2025 … because a song remembers when. Please invite others to join us; would be awesome to earn new listeners & secure sponsors to continue deep into 2025!
Now, if you like classic country music like I do, up next on WRMN is Pure American Country, hosted by Bill Cody, from Nashville TN’s WSM 650 AM, country’s flagship station featuring the Grand Ole Opry.}

{But 1st, we close with 1 last holiday tune for Epiphany this Monday….}
26 Orchestra … “I Wonder As I Wander”

01/11/2025 PLAYLIST

show information:
24 artists … songs … details
{remarks}
{SHOUT OUTS}
{EVENTS highlight}

sponsors:
Remix Market Chicago
Junkluggers Chicago NW

7p-8p US central

{Hello Elgin & Beyond! WELCOME to this LIVE broadcast of CD SHOWCASE on WRMN, my hometown radio station in Elgin IL, along historic US 20 (spans MA to OR). I am your host, Cort Stevens. I appreciate you sharing part of your Saturday with me. I hope the songs you hear these next 2 hours spark memories for you … because a song remembers when.
I aim to produce a radio experience unlike any other, playing a variety of artists & songs with surprises along the way. I’ve yet to secure more sponsors, so I’m not sure how much longer I’ll be on the air. Because of that, I’m shaking things up a bit.
1st, I brought half of my CD collection with me this week; I’ll bring the other half next Saturday. While the 1st 2 artists & songs are chosen & ready to play, the rest of tonight’s playlist is to be determined. I’ve the artists all chosen; we’ll see what songs I decide to spin for you.
2nd, I’m suspending the Double Play Of The Day. I’d much prefer to ensure more artists get featured, particularly those you don’t hear on the radio much anymore, if at all.
& 3rd, while I will highlight events in the coming week, instead of talking about them all at once in the 2nd hour of the show, I’ve a few select events to highlight throughout the night. Let me know if you have an event you’d like mentioned on the air.
Right now, tho, please invite family & friends to join us on this magical drive down memory lane. Post on social media about this radio show … visit & interact on CD SHOWCASE’s Facebook page & group.
Remember to also visit the CD SHOWCASE website…. Also checkout oldcarsstronghearts.com with more events & particularly the OC,SH NETWORK members, mom’n’pop places that are the backbone of hometowns across this country.
Now, time to fasten those seatbelts & drive along this magical music journey to spark memories because a song remembers when.}

{We begin tonight with a band we last heard on this show 09/14/2024. They formed in Long Beach CA … & yes, thoughts-prayers are with those in the greater Los Angeles area with the fires & devastation. … The band was featured in 2 movies: 1968’s ‘For Singles Only’ & 1969’s ‘Paint Your Wagon’. This song was on the charts 20 years later….}
1 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band … “Down That Road Tonight” … 12/24/1988, 20 weeks, #6
[segue “wheels”]
2 Baillie & The Boys … “Heart Of Stone” … 07/01/1989, 24 weeks, #4
{Last heard leading off the 09/28/2024 broadcast…. This trio of songwriters & session singers got together on the other side of the country, in New Jersey. Between 04/1987 & 01/1991, they released 10 songs, all but 3 reaching the Top 10, none claiming the top spot.}

{Ryan Parsons in Michigan
Rowena-Callie in Kentucky
Michelle Wine in CO
Mark in Central IL
Anthony (Limey) in Dakota IL
Chris Flores in E Dundee IL
Joy, Eric, Nephew James, Niece Jennalyn & Niece Jillian in Carpentersville IL}

{from the CD SHOWCASE website EVENTS page: tomorrow, Sunday, 01/12, the Hawthorne Hill Nature Center has a program “making the most out of your bird feeders” beginning at 1p in Elgin IL. ALSO tomorrow, Chamber Music On The Fox performs in Aurora IL, starting at 2:30p.}

{This next artist is from Atlanta GA. Brian Ruppel & family live in the area; son Micah is currently in the hospital.}
3 T Graham Brown … “Brilliant Conversationalist” … 05/30/1987, 20 weeks, #9
[segue “WRMN’s Mark B”]
4 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers … “Don’t Do Me Like That”

{Steve in Hartford OH who is babysitting tonight.}

{EVENTS page: EVERY Sunday, listen to Jim Hinckley’s America’s Coffee With Jim LIVE podcast, starting at 7a Kingman AZ time. Also every Sunday, visit the Valley Model Railroad Club in S Elgin IL, beginning at noon, for their open family session.}

5 Kathy Mattea … “Where’ve You Been?” … 11/25/1989, 26 weeks, #10 (CMA Song Of The Year & 2 Grammys)
[segue “Route 66”]
6 John Conlee … “She Can’t Say That Anymore” … 09/13/1980, 17 weeks, #2 – 2 weeks
{The mortician turned musician….}

{Mom in Elgin IL
Ryan reports that he & his fiancee are enjoying some stuffed peppers.}

{EVENTS page: Fox Valley Hands Of Hope hosts the Expressive Art Group, Monday, 01/13, starting at 6:30p in Geneva IL.}

7 Bryan Adams … “Cuts Like A Knife”
[segue “WRMN’s Mark B”]
8 Patsy Cline … “I Fall To Pieces” … 04/03/1961, 30 weeks, #1 – 2 weeks (#12 pop charts)

{Breaking news alert! I’m told Micah is listening from the 4th floor of Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital. Apparently, he turned off ‘Return Of The Jedi’ to listen to CD SHOWCASE. That, of course, is Micah I mentioned earlier when I played Atlanta-GA native T Graham Brown’s “Brilliant Conversationalist”.}

{EVENTS page: Slot Car Night in America returns Tuesday evening in Wisconsin.}

9 Michael Martin Murphy … “What She Wants” … 12/01/1984, 23 weeks, #8
[segue “haven’t heard from you”]
10 Michael Bolton … “Steel Bars”
{1 of my favorites of his.}

{Denny Gibson! Make sure you check out his books on Amazon. I’m in at least 2 of them, about the Lincoln Highway & US 20, which runs right through my hometown Elgin IL, where I am broadcasting from my hometown radio station, WRMN.}

{EVENTS page: American Legion Post 57 has spaghetti for lunch & dinner, Wednesday, 01/15. Also that day is the Elgin Area Chamber Referral Network lunch, of which I am a member, that begins at noon.}

{Time for a special dedication. Rowena, or Callie, the Executive Director of the Monte Carlo Club of North America, emailed me a few months ago about this artist & song. She was surprised to hear this artist, but wanted to request a different song, which you are about to hear.}
11 Eddy Raven … “I”m Gonna Get You” … 02/13/1988, 21 weeks, #1
[segue “WRMN’s Mark B”]
12 Juice Newton … “Heart Of The Night” … 12/11/1982, 11 weeks, #53 (#25 pop charts)

{Michelle Wine says she is hanging out in snowy Colorado by the fire with her dog & enjoying the show in the background.
Jill in Bartlett IL writes: Thanks for playing great music and keeping her motivated while she packs up & organizes their holiday decorations. Happy New Year!}

{EVENTS page: Check out the Donley Auctions podcast, originating from Illinois, & the American Road Magazine Road Trip Talk podcast, originating from Washington state … both with new episodes every Friday.}

{Born in SC, raised in Atlanta GA}
13 John Berry … “Kiss Me In The Car” … 09/25/1993, 20 weeks, #22
{Forgotten how much I love that song…!}

{Finally had a chance to read Ryan Parson’s latest email. He says his favorite song of the night so far was the one from Patsy Cline. His grandma had a little karaoke machine and would always sing Patsy Cline when he was growing up. That song brought back so many good memories, thanks buddy! You, sir, are welcome … & that’s the point of this show, to spark memories because a song remembers when.}

{Coming up after the break … Melissa Manchester, Carlene Carter, Jo Dee Messina, Eddie Money, Confederate Railroad, Richard Marx & Cher!}

8p-9p US central

[3 minute break]

[segue “WRMN’s Mark B”]

{Time to continue this drive along the magical music journey that is CD SHOWCASE, a radio experience unlike any other with a variety of artists, songs & genres. Welcome once again to the new year of LIVE CD SHOWCASE broadcasts on WRMN, my hometown radio station in Elgin IL, along historic US 20. I am your host, Cort Stevens. Sure appreciate you spending a portion of your Saturday with me. Hope the songs last hour & the ones this hour spark memories for you because a song remembers when.
Please invite family & friends to join us. Post on social media … visit & interact on CD SHOWCASE’s Facebook page & group. I’d love to earn new listeners & secure sponsors to continue broadcasting into 2025.
REMINDERS:
1 … To ensure surprising variety, I brought half of my CD collection with me this week; I’ll bring the other half next week.
2 … If you’re wondering about tonight’s Double Play Of The Day, well, I’ve ditched it for now. I’d much prefer to ensure more artists get featured, particularly those you don’t hear on the radio much anymore, if at all.
3 … I’ve been highlighting events throughout the broadcast, with a few more to tell you about this hour.
4 … visit the CD SHOWCASE website….}

14 Melissa Manchester … “You Should Hear How She Talks About You”
[segue “dive”]
15 Jo Dee Messina … “Downtime” … 04/14/2001, 23 weeks, #5

{EVENTS page: The last weekend of this month, the RAH! Theater in Charlotte NC presents “Into The Woods”, & my 1st cousin once removed (cousin Ben’s daughter Ellie) is IN the production! A link to buy tickets is listed under Friday, 01/24, which is also Compliment Day!}

16 Richard Marx … “Hazard”
[segue “WRMN’s Mark B”]
17 Cher … “I Found Someone”
{Yes….}

{EVENTS page: Next Saturday, 01/18, starting at 10a Illinois time, Kane County Recycles hosts a recycling event in Geneva IL, while at the same time, the Roundhouse Records Show starts in Aurora IL.}

{Acted in the movie version of “Friday Night Lights”.}
18 Tim McGraw … “Maybe We Should Sleep On It” … 10/12/1996, 20 weeks, #4
[segue “don’t wait”]
19 Eddie Money … “I’ll Get By”
{Sometimes I forget how much I love these songs … which is why I LOVE hosting CD SHOWCASE to spark those memories because a song remembers when…. That is 1 of my all-time favorites.}

{EVENTS page: Next Saturday, 01/18, is the Adult Congenital Heart Association cafe gathering at 2p in Pennsylvania, while 4 hours later, is the Awards Banquet for Wall Stadium in NJ, waving the green flag at 6p.}

20 Carlene Carter … “I Fell In Love” … 07/14/1990, 21 weeks, #3}
[segue “WRMN’s Mark B”]
21 Barenaked Ladies … “Pinch Me”

{EVENTS page: Every 3rd Sunday of the month is the Ukulele Strum Along in Oregon IL at 7p, hosted by Ukulele Station America & the Oregon Music Garage … acronyms: USA & OMG.}

{To those listening who’ve not emailed or texted. Thank you for listening. Hope you are enjoying the music on CD SHOWCASE … because a song remembers when.}

{Just received this text from Brian, & I had to share it with y’all. He writes:
No lie. They missed the 1st 10 minutes or so because nurses were in there. They’d been watching ‘Return Of the Jedi’ but had muted it when the nurses came in. When they stepped out for a minute, Brian asked Micah which he wanted. You won, meaning CD SHOWCASE. Brian adds: “When you gave him his call out, they were working on him and he was in a fair bit of pain.” Brian heard the song end, turned up the stream & put the phone closer to Micah and shushed the nurses just in time for him to hear. In spite of the discomfort, Micah had a big smile. Even the nurses were stoked. I’m told the only other time Micah has smiled was when Brian gave him a Lego Technics set. Powerful stuff. The power of the radio. Here’s hoping you are feeling better & home very soon, Micah!}

{Group from Marietta GA}
22 Confederate Railroad … “When You Leave That Way You Can Never Go Back” … 04/10/1993, 20 weeks, #14
[segue “haven’t heard from you”]
23 Chicago … “I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love”

{From Rowena: “I LOVE this Chicago song! Great show tonight!
AJ, 1 of the 2 DNA gift certificate winners, is also listening.}

{Plenty more surprises next week, so tune in again next Saturday … because a song remembers when. But, don’t go away just yet … 1 more song to come! Please invite others to join us; would be awesome to earn new listeners & secure sponsors to continue deep into 2025!
If you like classic country music, up next on WRMN is Pure American Country, hosted by Bill Cody, from Nashville TN’s WSM 650 AM, country’s flagship station featuring the Grand Ole Opry.}

{But 1st! We close tonight….}
24 Marie Osmond … “I’m In Love & He’s In Dallas” … 12/17/1988, 8 weeks, #59

{Thank you for listening tonight … I’m Cort Stevens … join me next week….}

01/18/2025 PLAYLIST

show information:
25 artists … songs … details
{remarks}
{SHOUT OUTS}

sponsors:
Remix Market Chicago
Junkluggers Chicago NW

7p-8p US central

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