The early morning movement of ships - the ever changing tide - the pushing in and out of trains and planes attest to the spirit of restlessness that filters through the soul at this time every year. We at WAGRadio need to jump into something CREATIVELY NEW and different . . . . .We goin' way back for this one. Back, back, back - yeah - back before there was a 'Back, before back in the day'.
Whenever DJZigZag visits his mentor - Mike Cvetkovich (The East End King'aDaBlues) - the meet ain't really complete without Mike playing DJZZ the VHS tape version of the Flamingos - "Jump Children" from the 1959 movie "Go Johnny Go". Aside from the tune having as its cornerstone the most exciting 1950's group dance routine caught on film, the highlight for the two pals is a life altering sax solo by "Little" Charlie Ferguson. Starting with a quote from 'I'm Beginning To See The Light", Mr. Ferguson rocks into the front of your head and rolls out the back with one of the most dynamic honkin' sax solos of the post war era. DJZigZag and Big Mike have heard the solo literally hundreds of times and recently (once again) mutually agreed that they still find it as fresh and exciting as the first hearing.
Also, for DJZZ, the Oxford Street 'King'aDaBlues' visit MUST include a lunch-time serving of Maggie C's antipasto and home-made pizza -- but that's another DJZigZag East Van story.
For now . . . just pretend you're in an originally-1960's-decorated East End Vancouver, Canada basement and Mr. C. has just turned on the VHS machine and put in the much loved tape.
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WAGRadio mascot Hudson Bear reflects & listens to the music drifting on shore from one of the Fraser River fishing boats off Sapperton Bar, British Columbia, Canada. Its the sounds of the latest 'Groovin' Blue' [GB 09-06].
Seems like ya just filled ya'self up and along comes anotha GROOVIN' BLUE ! !
Believe me please . . . this is well worth the wait . . .The overdue Groovin' Blue 09-05 - - should be up and posted anytime now.
In the meantime - here's Mr. Frazier ! ! - To keep you smiling !
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CAN YA HOLD ON JUST A FEW MORE HOURS ! ? ? ! ! ! ...
BRAND NEW GROOVIN' BLUE ALMOST 'PON Y'ALL ! !
In the meantime - here is the opening chune from the Groovin' Blue that will premiere after this new one that is almost premiering . . . ? ? ?
GAWD , , , , NOW I'M CONFUSED ...........................
DJZZ
We 'bout three days away from a nu Groovin' Blue
[GB 09-05]
In the meantime - here's a bit of well-produced somethin' sump'n' that slipped past when it was originally released . . .
DJZZ
Boyz! BOYZ ! ! We are watchin' BRANDY - -
NOT
THE BOUNCY, BOUNTIFUL, BOUNCINESS OF THE BACKGROUND BEAUTIES ! !
Try to get a grip ! - - A GRIP ON THE MUSIC ! ! !
Can't get enuff of this joyous girl ! !
And
STOP WATCHIN' THE BACKGROUND SINGER
- CAMERA LEFT ! ! ! WITH THE TAM ON....
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Even if the back-up singers sound just like they do on the record . . . (they, or the engineer, could be that good) - - - here she is 'live' - - beautiful BRANDY singing her monster RnB, Pop, Dance and Club hit "Long Distance".
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SUNNY SWEET DADDY FONK WONG is back and he's takin' names . . .
Lloyd Bradley's 'Bass Culture: When Reggae Was King' is a must-read for all fans of Jam-Rock music and also for those who want an insightful account of the early days of Ska and Reggae. These were the formative years in Jamaica when Selectors (People's Disc Jockeys) were playing Fats Domino, Willis "Gator Tail" Jackson, Wynonie Harris and many other New World African-American Music artists to their appreciative fans.Thank you to the host of Canada's longest continually-running Blues, Gospel and R'n'B program - "Blues In The Dark" for hipping WAGRadio to this video.
Ron Simmonds' 'Blues In The Dark' show, can be heard on Co-op radio out of Vancouver. British Columbia, Canada. Co-op Radio - CFRO - 102.7 FM - Listener Supported Radio
Big-up also to two of Mr. Simmonds' pals and biggest fans - musicologist Eric LeBlanc & Donnie 'Boom Boom' Chessa.
DJZZ
DJZigZag posts QUEEN IFRICA's 'FAR AWAY'
more out of a feeling of guilt for not podcasting the latest SWEET DADDY FONK 'FUNK SHUI - BLUE PLATE' SPECIAL'
and the ** all-new ** GROOVIN' BLUE [GB 09-05]
than anything else.
Both new shows are 92.6% done - final touches mean these two shows will be ready for WAGRadio fans in six or seven days.
Peace
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