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Legendary rock impresario who helped created The Monkees and The Archies, DON KIRSHNER dead at 76.

Kisrhner, the Bronx bred R'n'R promoter died at his home in Boca Raton, Florida from heart failure.

In his long and varied career ,Kirshsner corralled and maintained one of the most impressive music libraries in history from his offices at the famed Brill Building.

Kirshner actually began his career writing commercial jingles with pre-pop star Bobby Darin.

Kirshner's company, Aldon (co-owned with Al Nevins) published music by artists Carole King and Gerry Goffin ("Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow") Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil ("You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling"), as well as Neil Sedaka and Neil Diamond.

He then assembled the pre-fab four The Monkees for TV with Bob Rafelson and Paul Mazursky.

When Davy Jones, Mickey Dolenz, Peter Tork and Mike Nesmith refused to record bubble gum after the success of their first album, Kirshener created a group that never even existed -- The Archies based on the popular comic book series. The band, comprised of studio musicians including singer Ron dante, hit Super Hit Number One with "Sugar Sugar".

In the 1970s Kirshsner hosted a late night music anthology series Don Kirshner's Rock Concert which banned lip syncing in favor of live performances.

He show featured everyone from Bruce Springsteen to the Rolling Stones to David Bowie and his deadpan delivery was mocked by a then unknown Paul Shaffer on Saturday Night Live.

In 2007 Kirshner was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame.

You're hot today Edgar
Here's another DW tune-- overplayed as it is-- I'll never tire of it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga5mV55Wtd8&feature=related

Really liked Dinah Washington, she sang Unforgettable lovely.
What a difference a day makes, is great, quite a lady.

This is a Welsh guy, David Grey, very popular here in Ireland.

Babylon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Q2BCNf9yU

Babylon is a good song I did not know
What a Difference a Day Makes is one of my favorite records.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ND3oghPL5M
Magic Moments

euroGeorge, Paddy Casey's Saints and Sinners was wonderful. Thanks for the introduction.


tch, What I liked about Cats Who Know by Peggy was that acoustic bass in the background. GREAT! Also like What a Difference a Day Makes by Dinah. (is there anyone finer?) is fantastic. Glad you appreciate learning on our wee radio station.

edgar, Oliver's Jean was a wonderful version. I had only heard it by Rod McKuen. Dinah's Unforgettable reminded me of Nat. Thanks, buddy.

What great information on Mr. Kirshner, Texas. Often, we overlook the giants that are behind the scenes.

Today is Kevin Costner's birthday, and more synchronicity, y'all. The Untouchables was one of my favorite movies that he did. I can still see Robert de Niro as Capone crying as he listened to Caruso.

Happy birthday Kevin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHPrPpE9zN8

Did someone mention Welsh Rabbit? I got some at the store.

Missed your song about Babylon. I should have followed more carefully. That's what reminded me of Welsh rabbit, buddy. Don't know David Grey, but he is good.

edgar, you know how I appreciate Perry Como. Didn't know that he did Magic Moments. Thanks again.

Loved "magic moments", We're hearing some classics tonight.
Happy birthday to Kevin, a great actor who has made so many
great movies.
Enjoy your Welsh Rarebit, Miss Letty or was it rabbit.

Go your own way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ul-cZyuYq4

back later.

I just watched Kevin in The Untouchables the other day, letty. I like several of his films very much.
Certainly enjoyed Fleetwood Mac.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf2B4f12phg
Wonderland

Go Your Own Way, Irish. I have heard many stories about the difference between rarebit and rabbit. Thanks for Fleetwood Mac.

edgar, I love that one by Bert Kaempfert. Wonderland by Night is great.

Today is Cary Grant's birthday, so I'm going two ways.

first a little info on the man.

Archibald Alexander Leach (January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986), better known by his stage name Cary Grant, was an English-American actor. With his distinctive yet not quite placeable Mid-Atlantic accent, he was noted as perhaps the foremost exemplar of the debonair leading man: handsome, virile, charismatic, and charming

Now this tribute and it reminds me of Cavfancier/Paul and Prince Gautam.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc_S_eq0s64&feature=related

Oh, boy. I get to play Matt Monroe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkVKKiAeOjw

Yep Cary was a fine actor.
And Matt's version of Charades is great too.
The following is not your usual Route 66
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUte_f0w-F8&feature=related

Thanks, Texas, for your comment. Ghosts Towns of Rt. 66. "get your kicks on Rt. 66. " That was fabulous.

From ghost town to death valley, y'all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saBTUAunOK4&feature=related

Death Valley is desolate, but to me very beautiful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGK0GrHygLU
The Beatles, from the film Help.

Never heard that one by the Fab Four, edgar. Thanks for the memory.

Can't get this one out of my head, so...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3TbSSI3hy8&feature=related

Route 66 is like the Welcome Back Kotter theme. Once you think of it, it lingers for a long time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDnCy7do--E
Here is Bobby Darin once again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EtMQeBOguA
Alberta Bound

Great one by Bobby, edgar. Don't know That's the Way Love is.

Another new one, too. Bobby Brandt is fantastic. Loved the song, Alberta Bound, and the visuals. Thanks again, Texas.

Time for me to say goodnight, and I think that I shall do so with two songs.

First, Debussy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LXl4y6D-QI&feature=related

Now another shore song, y'all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jzx664u5DA&feature=related

We need to lure our Canadian friends back into our studio.

Goodnight all.

From Letty with love.

Clair de Lune and Stranger on the Shore - two really great ones, letty.

Saying good night with Phil Ochs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ0rBWTHcyo