Yes it’s true — beginning this Sunday at Noon (Eastern) thru 6:00 PM — on WIRY, Plattsburgh, NY — I’ll be “spinning records” in the style of “Oldies w/ the Old Guy” (though I may or may not call it that) and sharing w/ you guys and WIRY listeners what has become somewhat of a […]
2016-2017 “Live” Concerts Monotony Breaker
Today’s Monotony Breaker begins w/ some Photos that you’ve probably never seen — and most of which are “amazing.” It continues w/ some of the entertaining bits to which readers of these Monotony Breakers have become accustomed. And lest we forget — today’s edition of “Oldies w/ the Old Guy” gets underway at 8:00 am […]
Story Songs Monotony Breaker
With United Airlines dominating the news of late — it’s only appropriate that today’s Monotony Breaker begin w/ some new marketing slogans that the company may wish to consider. But before that — this reminder that the Tuesday AM edition of “Oldies w/ the Old Guy” (8:00 am Pacific and 11:00 am Eastern) at […]
International “Louie Louie Day” Monotony Breaker
April 11, 1935, Richard Berry was born, and its likely that you may ask “why is that of interest?” Well, believe it or not, Richard Berry will go down in history as one of the most influential people in Pop Music History — and w/ today’s designation as “International Louie Louie Day — this edition […]
April Monotony Breaker
Today’s Monotony Breaker begins w/ some “Geezer Planet” observations that certainly “make one think” — and continues w/ other entertaining bits to take your mind off whatever might be bothering you. AND — Tuesday’s edition of “Oldies w/ the Old Guy” features “Two-sided Hits.” If you’re too young to know that that means — tune […]
“Spring” Monotony Breaker
This week’s Monotony Breaker begins with some “fascinating photos” — most of which, I guarantee you have never seen — but yet, will find of interest — and of course continues w/ some other “entertaining bits.” Also, this week’s edition of “Oldies w/ the Old Guy” features a continuation of “Story Songs” — C thru […]
“Hole-In-One” Monotony Breaker
As you may or may not have heard, Maura got a “hole-in-one” today — something that a relatively small percentage of golfers ever achieve — hence the theme for several of the items in today’s MB. And lots of good comments on last week’s “Oldies w/ the Old Guy” Show — in case you didn’t […]
Questionable Record Labels
Can you imagine??? A record label that failed to disclose who was actually singing on the record??? It happened — and all too often — and the result is a fascinating combination of great songs — but, unfortunately, the label never really told you who was singing??? Check it out Tuesday morning on “Oldies with […]
Mardi Gras Monotony Breaker
Today is “Fat Tuesday” (that’s the English Translation for Mardi Gras) — and refers to the final day before the start of Lent which is celebrated around the world. In the US, New Orleans hosts the largest celebration — so today’s “Oldies w/ the Old Guy” features this lovely city — and the music with […]
Birthday Monotony Breaker
With a “big” birthday coming up in a few days, I thought that today’s Monotony Breaker should be “special” — and it is. Dogs have long been known as “Man’s Best Friend” — but did you know they were so smart??? This is followed by some “simple truths” — and ends w/ some of the […]