Both have mostly good skip reception with some fading. They have a prime suspect, they have a motive, and they know what the opportunity to commit the crime was. Using powers of deduction and communication, the players work as a team to eliminate dead leads and find clues to prove . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Frankens actual political career in the Senate was serious. Documenting the set lists of legendary radio program "Beaker Street", 20th show of theArkansas Rocks Radio NetworkEra, Check out:Arkansas Record and CD Exchange andRock City Outfitters. Whatever the case may be, figure out a way you can listen to my new radio show, Life Out of Tunes, on Monday afternoons at two oclock on Asheville FM. Gordon Lightfoot Don Quixote (studio)/ Im Not Sayin/ Ribbon Of Darkness (Live- Sunday Concert), 4. Still, I missed the uniqueBeaker Street format. The street is also home to a number of restaurants and bars. He would often interview local and regional musicians on the show. 2. During the telethon I offered to shave off my mustache while on camera for a specific donation. Written by author Michael Cox, the book chronicles the rise and fall of this unique period in Arkansas musical history. The other could be described generally as the social impact of technology. The first Beaker Street music festival was held in 1970 and featured local bands such as The Crawling King Snakes and The Kamps. During that time the show was also streamed live, from itsBeaker Streetweb site. Change). Most of you know I have a weekly music show on a local community radio station in Asheville. So it was sweet when, in the mid-90s, I learned that Beaker Street with Clyde Clifford had returned to the airwaves. Jus dont throw no bottles at me. Heplayed an entire set and two encores without incident. KAAY, an AM station broadcasting all the way into southern Wisconsin from Little Rock, Arkansas, came in loud and clear. The street is named for the Little Rock Water Works, which was located on the street from 1879 to 1957. Join in the fun with original Muppet comedy shows, TV promos, and charity PSAs. Documenting the set lists of legendary radio program "Beaker Street", CLYDE ON-DEMAND: Listen to Kenneth Hawkins recording of this show by clicking the link below, Check out:Arkansas Record and CD ExchangeRock City Outfitters (Beaker Street Merch)Soft Shirts.comHippy Hounds Hemp Dog TreatsandStated Apparel, 5. Its a joy for me to play music for a listening audience and its fun to know those listeners are not only from here in Asheville, but from anywhere in the country and perhaps the world. After just two songs, Hurry Up and Hear That Music, frontman Richie Furay tersely announced that Rusty Young, their pedal steel guitarist, had been hit by a beer bottle. Twice as a guest (and shadow) on the Thursday morning show, Riffin, hosted by Vance and assisted by Rick, both with their vast record collections of 60s and 70s music, I shared some similar music from the Midwest, discussing the bands and songs we heard growing up. Once there, simply enter Beaker Street in the Spotify search bar and scroll down to Playlists. Click on See All and youll see a couple dozen Beaker Street playlists by joeybooks.. It was a deliciously juicy treat, playing what can only be described as a truly eclectic cacophony of ear candy, some sweet, some sour, but all highly digestible with little or no antacid required. 5. (LogOut/ 6. It had been raining intermittently all day, leaving a sparkling sheen on every exposed surface. The phantoms of internet connection were messing with Kenneth Hawkins last night. Ten Years After Baby Wont You Let Me Rock N Roll You, 1. In the 1970s, Beaker Street was a major player in the Little Rock, Arkansas music scene. Memorable songs includedYounger Girl,Darlin Be Home Soon and Red-Eye Express. Thats why twice each year we hold fund drives. In this series, well talk to some of the people who were involved with the show, and well explore what made it so special. The film features interviews with many of the original musicians and fans who were there during its brief but vibrant history. Quicksilver Messenger Service Pride Of Man, 6. After a steady diet of top forty "hits" and fast-talking DJs, I was mesmerized by the mellow voice . http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=MuppetsStudios Watch more Muppet Music Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiyHgXXaitUHx0Jpt9tW1k0ZZuydnNORlGet ready for The Muppets like youve never seen them before! Beaker Street also helped to shape the citys musical identity, exposing listeners to a wide range of new sounds and styles. By necessity, I had to either substitute one song for another from the same artist, or skip some songs entirely because, in case you didnt know it, Spotify doesnt have everything. Your email address will not be published. Some folks experience personal catharsis from writing. The original Mancini Charade Soundtrack album from 1963 was a re-recording of selected music from the movie. Neither were The Corporation and Flow from the 1970 playlist. The Corporation I Want To Get Out Of My Grave, 6. So last night recording displays as 000101_0384.mp3 TASCAM DR_22WL when displayed by my media player. Love what youre doing, but you are doing funny things with the file names. Every tune will deal in some way with resistance, struggle and hope. Als book was titled Why Not Me? The show continued to air until 1979, when Milkovsky left Little Rock to pursue a career in radio broadcasting in New York City. Today, there is an annual Beaker Street Music Festival in Little Rock that celebrates the spirit of the original program. The memory of his senseless death impacts me all over again. Subscribe for some of your favorite and best film and television clips from The Muppets, as well as music covers and brand new comedy sketches.Check out exclusive Muppet parodies, Muppet music videos, Muppet song covers, comedy sketches, and more! Together we can explore and enjoy a few deep tracks from these great artists. Titanic and Deep Water Reunion covering the Tom Paxton ballad, Cindys Crying. And what a pleasure it was to hear full versions of songs by familiar artists versions not constrained by the three- or four-minute time limit so common on commercial radio then. Vanilla Fudge STRA (Illusions Of My Childhood Part 1)> You Keep Me Hanging On, 7. Neither were The Corporation and Flow from the 1970 playlist. For others, like me, it becomes a task. The Doors Peace Frog/ Spanish Caravan, 3. So it was sweet when, in the mid-90s, I learned that Beaker Street with Clyde Clifford had returned to the airwaves. A book about Beaker Street titled Electric Arkansas was published in 2012. The music selection is tremendous, including Eric Clapton, the Grateful Dead, The Flock, Robert Johnson, Leon Russell and Judy Collins. Beaker Street became known for its eclectic mix of genres, ranging from rock and blues to country and jazz. Beaker Street is in the middle of a Friday night lineup that includes Wood's Beatles-theme show Magical Mystery Tour at 8 p.m. and Mark "Uncle Marcus" Wallace, who spins an entire classic rock. Its frustrating to think wonderful prose and not be able to transfer it to actual words on paper or a screen. Change). Or discrimination. Act. I feel honored to have been asked to substitute for host JD, the Professor of Prog while he takes a well-earned holiday break. In 1982 I was associate director of the Janesville (WI) Public Library. By necessity, I had to either substitute one song for another from the same artist, or skip some songs entirely because, in case you didnt know it, Spotify doesnt have everything. A legendary Little Rock radio show returns to the airwaves Friday. Quicksilver Messenger Service Fresh Air, 9. Horslips The Power and The Glory> The Rock Remains, 8. Beaker Street was a countercultural radio show that aired on KAAY-AM from 1966 to 1984. Brian Auger & Oblivion Express Marais Wedding, 5. | Muppet Music Video | The Muppets The. Keith Emerson & The Nice Little Arabella (Live Vivacious Live At Glasgow 2002), 3. We are so happy to have Beaker Street back. After a steady diet of top forty hits and fast-talking DJs, I was mesmerized by the mellow voice of Clifford and the loosely structured format of acid rock, folk rock, blues, jazz, and what later came to be known as progressive rock. It was on Beaker Street where I discovered artists like Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Albert King, Phil Ochs, East of Eden, Tom Rush, Grateful Dead, and Herbie Mann among many others, including Jaime Brockett singing about 'The Legend of the U.S.S. Clifford left Beaker Street andKAAY in 1974. The show became known for its eclectic mix of music, including blues, rock, jazz, and country, as well as its offbeat humor and occasional live performances. You can listen to my radio show,Life Out of Tunes with Joey Books every Monday afternoon from 2 p.m until 4 p.m. Eastern (1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central) on 103.3 Asheville FM, and stream it live at: http://www.ashevillefm.org. That would work if I wasnt so easily distracted by a tune playing in my head, or on the radio, or on the stereo. Grateful Dead Death Dont Have No Mercy (Live/Dead), 7. Documenting the set lists of legendary radio program "Beaker Street", 7th show of theArkansas Rocks Radio NetworkEra, Check out:Arkansas Record and CD Exchange and Rock City Outfitters, Click here to listen to the MP3 recording of this show (Thanks Kenneth Hawkins for sharing), Click here to listen to Kenneth Hawkins Google Drive recording of this show, 2. Beaker Street quickly became popular with both listeners and musicians. Besides, my summer job at the local cheese factory kept me in enough pocket money to enjoy an occasional concert spontaneously. Documenting the set lists of legendary radio program "Beaker Street", Listen to Beaker Street with Clyde Clifford every Friday night from 8 p.m. to Midnight Central Time on the Arkansas Rocks Radio Network or online at http://arkansasrocks.com/, CLYDE ON-DEMAND: Listen to Kenneth Hawkins recording of this show by clicking on the link below: Google Drive 119th Beaker Street of the Arkansas Rocks Era. Still, I missed the uniqueBeaker Street format. Recently, again thanks to the Internet Archive, I located a number of Beaker Street playlists from the years 1996 to 2000, which were published on the programs web site at the time. Local newspapers even began writing articles about the Beaker Street phenomenon.. Broadcasting as DJ Joey Books, my show will begin Monday, December 4, 2017, airing weekly from 2:00 to 3:00 (Eastern) every Monday afternoon. After a steady diet of top forty hits and fast-talking DJs, I was mesmerized by the mellow voice of Clifford and the loosely structured format of acid rock, folk rock, blues, jazz, and what later came to be known as progressive rock. Procol Harum "A Salty Dog" (Live In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra) 8. In the early 1970s, a group of friends who loved music came together to create a radio show in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Muppets on YouTubeWelcome to the Official YouTube channel for The Muppets! One was humor. Thanks to the Internet Archive digital library, portions of some original Beaker Street programs have been preserved. I continued the telethon with only half-a-stache until a second caller made the rest come off. Instead, Ive tried to re-create some of those playlists on Spotify, to provide an aural sense of what music Clyde put together for his five-hour programs. The Beaker Street/Clyde Clifford Fans page on Facebook has become the go-to community for fans to groove to the music and swaps stories while listening in real time. Here you can listen to the first hour of a program originally broadcast on June 26, 1970: Most albums from which the tracks were selected are 1970 releases. 36. Another caller who recognized me from a Heavy Chevy gig requested that I recite the spoken interlude of a song, Little Darlin by the Diamonds. Please consider giving any amount you can to support community radio. My first show will feature a sampling of great music from Chicago which has had an influence on me. Yes Starship Trooper (a-Life Seeker; b- Dissolusion; c- Wurm), 5. Beaker Street began sometime in 1967, the brainchild of disc jockey Clyde Clifford, whose real name, Dale Seidenschwarz, was kept secret per KAAY station policy. We played music by the Robbs, the Cryan Shames, the Buckinghams, the New Colony Six, the Mob, the Flock, the Ides of March and other Midwest groups. If youd like to listen to Clyde Cliffords (nearly) complete playlist from the January 9, 2000 Beaker Street, along with several playlists from his other 1996-2000 broadcasts, you must logon to Spotify. Today, Beaker Street is a shadow of its former self. I have a BA. The Allman Brothers Band In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (Live At The Fillmore East), 6. This time, Clyde was on every Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight, bouncing around first on KZLR (KZ-95), later on Magic 105.1 FM (KMJX), and finally ending up on The Point, 94.1 FM where Beaker Street lasted until 2011. Waking up grumpy on Mondays? I dont recall the dollar amount. It could brighten your day. Beaker Street was named after the street that ran through the University of Arkansas campus, where the show was broadcast. Among other things I recall, it was a very wet experience. Beaker Street was more than just a radio show; it was a cultural touchstone for a generation of Arkansans. Sometimes all it takes to tame an otherwise unruly concert crowd is politely asking not to be a beer-bottle target. Name Tracks (Don't Fear) The Reaper: 1 (I Know) I'm Losing You: 3 (I'm A) Road Runner: 1 (Love Me Like Music) I'll Be Your Song: 1 (Nothing But) Flowers 4. Instead, Ill be hosting a Thanksgiving Day edition of Closer to the Edge, an outstanding Progressive music radio show on Asheville FM (WSFM-LP, 103.3). The Asheville FM spring fund raiser begins Saturday, April 28 and runs through Friday, May 4. Arkansas Rocks #141. You can listen to my radio show,Life Out of Tunes with Joey Books every Monday afternoon from 2 p.m until 4 p.m. Eastern (1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central) on 103.3 Asheville FM, and stream it live at: http://www.ashevillefm.org. Since the 1970s, its run from late June through early July. If it takes a few days to complete tonights set list we will be patient and happy to see it when you post it. Neither were The Corporation and Flow from the 1970 playlist. When I first discovered the station around that time, I was still in high school. Recently, again thanks to the Internet Archive, I located a number of Beaker Street playlists from the years 1996 to 2000, which were published on the programs web site at the time. Im bringing some classic prog music from the late 60s to mid 70s, including King Crimson, Moody Blues, Touch, Renaissance and Pink Floyd among others. 0. In four decades of semi-regular Summerfest attendance since then, Ive heard such notable artists as Roy Orbison, the Moody Blues, Robin Trower, Linda Ronstadt, Kansas, Michael Franti, the Freddy Jones Band, Green Children and many others, including jazz, folk and blues musicians from all over the world. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Among other things, Im a reviewer of new music. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click here to listen to an MP3 recording of tonights show. Of course, it was also their spring fund drive and they asked if I might be interested in contributing, either fiscally or physically, to their efforts. Blue Oyster Cult E.T.I. Host: Clyde Clifford Incidental Music: Head "Cannabis Sativa" Check out: Arkansas Record and CD Exchange Rock City Outfitters (Beaker Street Merch) Soft Shirts.com Hippy Hounds Hemp Dog Treats and Stated Apparel 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Here is: Please give generously to support community radio on Asheville FM ! The Beaker Street phenomenon in Little Rock, Arkansas Beaker Street was a countercultural radio show that aired on KAAY-AM from 1966 to 1984. 8. His senseless death impacted me. Stream the album here: https://lnk.to/GerryRafferty-CitytoCity Subscribe now: https://lnk.to/GerryRafferty-YTSubscribeYCSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialgerryrafferty/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGerryRaffertyPage Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRealRafferty Website: http://www.gerryrafferty.com Lyrics: Windin' your way down on Baker StreetLight in your head and dead on your feetWell another crazy day, you'll drink the night awayAnd forget about everythingThis city desert makes you feel so coldIt's got so many people but it's got no soulAnd it's taking you so long to find out you were wrongWhen you thought it held everythingYou used to think that it was so easyYou used to say that it was so easyBut you're tryin', you're tryin' nowAnother year and then you'll be happyJust one more year and then you'll be happyBut you're cryin', you're cryin' nowWay down the street there's a light in his placeHe opens the door he's got that look on his faceAnd he asks you where you've beenYou tell him who you've seen and you talk about anythingHe's got this dream about buyin' some landHe's gonna give up the booze and the one night standsAnd then he'll settle down, in some quiet little townAnd forget about everything[Chorus]But you know he'll always keep movin'You know he's never gonna stop movin''Cause he's rollin', he's the rollin' stoneAnd when you wake up, it's a new mornin'The sun is shinin', it's a new mornin'You're goin', you're goin' home#GerryRafferty #BakerStreet If you didnt, well you can always listen to the archives. In the 1970s, Beaker Street was a radio show that aired on KAHT FM in Little Rock, Arkansas. Upon attending a DJ orientation session, I began the path toward earning a chance to host my own radio program, shadowing other program hosts and even appearing as a guest on a couple of shows, bringing music from my own collection to play and discuss on the air. We were a fifties and sixties rock n roll revival band that specialized in working fund raisers for schools and other non-profit organizations. Besides his love of science, Beaker has also been known to share his passion for music and singing. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Though memories of these things sometimes fade, I located newspaper clippings published at that time to corroborate my recollection. Ten Years After Id Love To Change The World, 8. Not complaining, just thought you need to know this. It helped me forget about how wet and cold we were. (LogOut/ Although it was short-lived, this scene produced some of the most influential and innovative music of its time. In 2010, a documentary about Beaker Street titled We Aint Dead Yet was released. When I first discovered the station around that time, I was still in high school. But Im warning you. Hope they see fit to stream it! (LogOut/ Here we are rehearsing just before a library fundraiser. Perhaps I should take a cue from James Joyce and simply let my stream of consciousness flow out on to the keyboard or the notebook. Beaker Street was on the air for six years, and it left a lasting impression on everyone who heard it. On my July 2, 2018 radio show, Life Out of Tunes on Asheville FM, Ill be spinning songs from that first Summerfest experience and fromother artists Ive heard at the festival over the years. What really made KAAY unique was Beaker Street, which sounded like nothing else on AM in Chicago or anywhere else. It included a whopping 15 more tracks . When I first discovered the station around that time, I was still in high school. In the 1970s, Beaker Street in Little Rock, Arkansas was a vibrant and thriving community. Here are 10 things you may not know about Beaker Street: 1. I was home from college for the summer, making my getaway in dads carafter working second shift as an amateur sand-blaster at Fairbanks-Morse Corporation. Community radio is a powerful medium, but we need your support to continue presenting more than sixty shows spanning virtually every genre of music, as well as providing news and community interest programming. Our focus this time is GROWTH. Or maybe its because I cant think of anything else to write about. Beaker Street came to an end in 1977, but its legacy lives on. Early on, it had been promoted as a Surprise Rock Spectacular. The acts were revealed just two weeks before the show. Ray Unruh was a kid in rural western Kansas when he first heard the strange and exciting sounds coming through his AM radio in the dark of night. With time and effort, Beaker Street could once again become a thriving community in Little Rock. http://bit.ly/1h7TqDNNothing ever seems to go right for Beaker - watch as he opens his heart through song as he shares his cover of the Kansas classic, \"Dust in the Wind\" Watch more of the best moments, music videos, and laughs from The Muppets! Heres a playlist for the first two hours of the programwhich was broadcast and streamed on January 9, 2000: I was unable to locate recorded shows from the later years of Beaker Street. I listened to the programs broadcast on-air and streamed over the Internet. I wont be home for Thanksgiving this year. In the early 70s, album rock and progressive FM was on the air locally but it lacked the mood of Beaker Street with the Head music bed, Clyde Cliffords laidback style, and the blues and country-flavored music that . A team of the Kingdom's finest detectives has been assembled and put on the case. The week of October 28 November 3 is the Asheville FM Fall Fund Drive. Youll find me volunteering again at that table under a canopy set up in front of the station. Postage was eight cents back then. A savings of just thirty-four cents, once you subtract the cost for two stamps, wasnt even enough incentive for a college kid to plan ahead. Grand Funk Railroad Inside Looking Out, 4. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It was on Beaker Street where I discovered artists like Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Albert King, Phil Ochs, East of Eden, Tom Rush, Grateful Dead, and Herbie Mann among many others, including Jaime Brockett singing about The Legend of the U.S.S. The show quickly became popular, thanks to its mix of music, humor, and intelligent conversation. During that time the show was also streamed live, from itsBeaker Streetweb site. We arrived instead near the end of Tayles set. During the 60's and early 70's, KAAY was a powerhouse station covering a wide area of the country at night. Anxious to jump on board, I walked home to get my checkbook and then, after donating enough money to snag a snazzy Asheville FM t-shirt, stood behind the table, meeting more of the volunteers, learning more about the station and its programs, and urging other passers-by to stop, listen and learn about this community-powered radio station located in their backyard. This channel is home to your beloved group of Muppet friends: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Beaker, the Swedish Chef and more! The two-hour live radio show featured local, regional, and national acts, with a focus on promoting and celebrating psychedelic rock music. The show was heard six nights a week, from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m. The first is Clyde Clifford from June 1, 1972. Nearly fifty years have passed and were still singing about the same things. I was home from college for the summer, making my getaway in dads carafter working second shift as an amateur sand-blaster at Fairbanks-Morse Corporation. Blood, Sweat & Tears Blues- Part II> Variations On A Theme By Erik Satie, 3. Clyde was always on top of the latest music, but never hesitated to juxtapose an older, more popular song with one never before heard. Arkansas Rocks #140. Spirit Fresh Garbage/ Uncle Jack/ Mechanical World, 5. Fri Jan 06, 2023. One newspaper account had listed John Sebastian as the concert headliner, clearly an error as wed suspected and confirmed by handbills posted on the festival grounds. Listen to Life Out of Tunes at 2:00 pm (EST) on MLK day for an earful. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Sometimes it was hard to tell the difference. On this commemoration of his birth, January 15, Ill broadcast my weekly radio show. Twisting the radio knob as I pulled out of the parking lot, searching for my new favorite station, I heard the unmistakable strains of Sugar Loafs Green-Eyed Lady. Thats the one! So when you get a chance, turn on, tune in and turn up your radio to Asheville FM (WSFM-LP 103.3) or click on AshevilleFM.org and give some real community-powered radio a listen. Echoes of Beaker Street 103 videos 18,524 views Last updated on Nov 15, 2020 Inspired by the underground radio phenomenon Beaker Street, a late-night AM radio program hosted by Cl .More. A 2020 New Years Eve(12:01 New Years Day) surprise episode was aired &. The goal is to raise $30,000 during that time. Titanic and Deep Water Reunion covering the Tom Paxton ballad, Cindys Crying. And what a pleasure it was to hear full versions of songs by familiar artists versions not constrained by the three- or four-minute time limit so common on commercial radio then. Here you can listen to the first hour of a program originally broadcast on June 26, 1970: Most albums from which the tracks were selected are 1970 releases. A new minimum drinking age of eighteen had been enacted recently, so there was plenty of bottled beer consumption, resulting in plenty of empty bottles. Beaker Street began sometime in 1967, the brainchild of disc jockey Clyde Clifford, whose real name, Dale Seidenschwarz, was kept secret per KAAY station policy. Blue Oyster Cult Vengeance (The Pact), 9. If youd like to listen to Clyde Cliffords (nearly) complete playlist from the January 9, 2000 Beaker Street, along with several playlists from his other 1996-2000 broadcasts, you must logon to Spotify.