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October 15, 2005

After Final

I know I said the last article I did was going to be the last, but like the Stones who keep having their Farewell Tour, I too shall have my final piece here until the next one.  I just remembered you might like to see the results of the survey and see how the songs came in:

The Top Ten of TJ Class Of 1965 - Many were tied so they share the spot with other songs.

1. Runaround Sue; My Girl
2. Will You Love Me Tomorrow; The Wanderer; Dedicated To The One I Love
3. Only Love Can Break A Heart; You Lost That Loving Feeling;
4. He’s So Fine; Can’t Help Falling In Love; Louie Louie; Satisfaction; Stop In The Name Of Love
5. Runaway; Lion Sleeps Tonight; Big Girls Don’t Cry; Hey Baby; Blowin In The Wind
6. Cryin; I Can’t Stop Lovin You; Duke Of Earl; Palisades Park, Sealed With A Kiss; It’s My Party; Oh, Pretty Woman; Turn, Turn, Turn; Mr. Tamborine; Let’s Hang On
7. Tossin And Turnin; Bristol Stomp; Sherry; Twist; He’s A Rebel; Locomotion; Blue Velvet; Be My Baby; Can’t By Me Love; I Want To Hold Your Hand; My Guy; Wooly Bully; Do You Want To Know A Secret; Dancin In The Street
8. Breakin
9. Up Is Hard To Do; Go Away Little Girl; A Hard Day’s Night; Come See About Me; House Of The Rising Sun; Yesterday; I Hear A Symphony; like A Rolling Stone;
10. Quarter To Three; Blue Moon; Take Good Care Of My Baby; Please Mr. Postman; Roes Are Red; Peppermint Twist; Shelia; You Don’t Know Me; Do You Love Me; Night Has A Thousand Eyes; She Loves You; Baby Love; Where Did I Love Go; Twist And Shout; Love Me Do; I Got You Babe; I got You(I Feel Good)

 Well there it is. Thanks to all that got into the spirit of this and voted, I certainly appreciated the effort on your part.  I am so looking forward to playing for all of you on the 29^th.  I’ve got my Brylcreem, Clearasil, Ban Roll-On(extra-strength), and my Canoe or English Leather and I moved my showering schedule back to the end of the month from the first.  I’m going to be SMOKIN!

                                                                                    See Ya At The Big Hullabaloo

                                                                                    Larry B.

September 9, 2005

Our Next and Last Music Installment and Other Stuff

Before I get into the fun part of the page, I would like to take a minute (time me now) to address something in the forty65 that someone wrote about: being single and coming to the weekend and/or party.  I truly hope that will not hold people back from coming.  As someone who is single, it didn’t occur to me that some classmates may feel awkward.  Even though I’m working the dance, I still want to see those who I remember from school.  As far as dancing goes, I hope that those unattached men will ask those unattached ladies to get out on the floor and dance.  And you ladies certainly don’t have to stand on ceremony.  You can ask the guys to dance.  After all, this is 2005.  Even though I will be playing music, I want to get out and cut a rug; so, I would be honored by anyone who would want to dance with me.  I will be using my dance card from the senior prom, which I have saved all these many years and have quite a few openings left on it. Why, hell, it’s down right empty.  Why, I’m so excited about the dance Saturday night that I break out just thinking about it.  So, throw your trepidations (big word for me) out the window and come and have a good time.  Now on to all the news that’s fit to print because they won’t let me print the other stuff.

The requests just keep coming in – many, many thanks.  I know I said I was going to cut the dedications off a couple of weeks ago, but feedback said to keep it open.  So, I’m going to hold them open ‘til September 15^th.  Remember, your request do not have to be limited to 1961- 65.  You’re going to hear music from all decades and the quizzes are coming from all over the last 40 years.  Unless you didn’t watch TV, see a movie, or listen to music, you might not want to sign up for games we’ll be doing… or, maybe you will.

Have you ever wondered about those FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) that you see on websites (sorry to sound like Andy Rooney)?  Who asks these questions?  I have never met one person who ever said “you know I’m number 3 question on the Microsoft FAQ page and I’m thinking of sending in one of those questions to E-Bay.”  So, not to be out done, I’m going to have my own FAQ section.  It will be IAQ (Infrequently Ask Questions).  Let’s start with the 1^st question never asked by any one.

1.      Will you be playing loud music at the dance?

Answer:  WHAT?….

      Will you be playing loud music at the dance?

Answer:  WHAT…Wait a minute, let me turn the music down while I answer your question……………….There!

Answer:  No

2.      Will you be playing that new crazy music with the titles I can’t pronounce that the kids listen to on the radio and MTV?  Signed O.D. Farth

 Answer:  No, we won’t be playing those songs with those strange titles you can’t pronounce and crazy lyrics.  We  will be playing the great songs like :Wooly Bully, Alley Oop, Sh-Boom, Ooby Dooby, Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow, Nee Nee Na Na Na Na Nu Nu, Does Your Chewing Gum Lose It’s Flavor On The Bedpost Over Night, Disco Duck and the great ballard and tearjerker of all time-Yummy Yummy Yummy.

3.  I’m from out-of-town, do you have directions to the party? Signed I.M. Fromoutoftown

Answer:  Head towards Motown down I-95, about a mile past there make a left at Funkytown and continue ‘til you get to Boogie Wonder-Land and you’re there. I don’t think you’re going to get those directions at AAA. 

4.  Will you be playing Bubblegum music? Signed Ichew Daily.

Answer: As you know, Ichew, no gum is allowed in class or at the dance.

5.  What kind of dances should we know for the dance?  Signed: G. Kelly

            Answer:  Mr. Kelly, let’s see  bop, jitterbug, Fox trot, cha-cha, stroll, twist, pony, hully-gully, frug, wautusi, fly, swim, mash potatoes, shag, Texas two-step, monkey, bus stop, hustle, electric slide, train, Macarena, achy breaky, jerk, hitch hike and the limbo, nope I think I’ll leave that one out. I don’t think we have insurance to cover that one.

6.      I have read your two pieces here on the website and I just want to know if you’re nuts?  Signed: I. M. Sain.

Answer:  Well, Mr. Sain, sometimes I feel like a nut and sometimes I don’t, but if you really want to know, sign up for the weekend and come to the dance Saturday Night. And don’t forget to try the veal. Thank you and Goodnight ladies and gentlemen.

This will be my last update on the music page, ‘cause this thing takes a lot of time.  I’ve been working on this bit for over a month and, if you think this is bad, you should have seen it at the beginning of the month!  See ya later Daddy-O’s.

Larry Bernstein

  There have been requested songs that are not on the list such as:

1.      I Love You The Way You Are by Bobby Vinton requested by Cheryl S.

2.      The Night Before by The Beatles requested by J. Segal.

3.      A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Proco Harum requested By Stanley K.

4.      In The Midnight Hour by Wilson Pickett requested by Lynn B.

There are plenty of dedications from B.Clark, J. Schwartz, A. Brock, B. Moorefield, D. Thomas and many many more. …but send them in early…

Don’t wait,  send in your favorite songs whether on the list or not to discjockeyservices@hotmail.com

For the music and pop trivia contests, volunteers are needed - if you think you know your rock ‘n’ roll, TV shows, movies and pop culture history.   E-mail your name and phone number to discjockeyservices@hotmail.com.  Start with these;

1.      Who Is Ron Popeill?

2.      Which Reeves played Superman on The TV Show of The 50’s?

Steve, George or Keanu

3.      Which of the 3 major channels had American Bandstand?

4.      Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost over night?

5.      Who put the bomp in the bomp, bomp ,bomp,bomp?

6.      Are they really trying to take me away Ha-Haaa?

7.      Was Ken Osmond really killed in Viet Nam

8.      If you rub a bottle 3 times, will a genie come out and can you still get your deposit back?

9.      If 3 out of 4 dentist agrees, what is the matter with that damn 4^th one? What’s his problem?

10.  Does the “Book Of Love” come in paperback?

11.  If it is your party, why are you crying at it?

12.  And the big question, If Sue is running around, then how come I can’t get anywhere with her?

If you can answer all these questions correctly, you need Help …. But you might win a great prize Saturday night at the gala party, so get in the party mood and sign up for some hilarious fun with our contests.

Next update will come in the middle of August and will feature the most infrequently asked questions and  dedications, survey, and pop trivia.

Later all you groovy Kats!

Larry Bernstein

March 15, 2005

Our generation was lucky to experience the birth of so many different forms of music. We were born at the end of the swing and big band era and at the birth of Rock 'n' Roll with Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chubby Checker, American Bandstand, Richmond's own Teen Dance Party on channel 12, and Teen Tempo on Channel 6.

We lived through the rise of the British Invasion, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Billy J. Kramer, Dave Clark 5, and so many others. America responded with artists and beach music like the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, and Tommy James and the Shondells.

When we left TJ and went off to college and the war in Vietnam, we saw the rise of folk music, the rise of hootenannies and authority challenges led by Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Jefferson Airplane, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the legendary Grateful Dead. With the growth of music concerts, we saw Monterey Pop, Woodstock, and the death knell of concerts, the Stones at Altamont.

And, during all this time, R'n'B/soul music continued its rise with Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Martha Reeves, and the Vandellas, The Temptations, Four Tops, and other Motown Stars.

Richmond had its own music scene with the Escorts, Panics, Johnny Houston and the Charmers, and the Barracudas. How many remember the Hullabaloo Club on W. Marshall? TJ had its bands as well, the Morticians & the Sound by Four.

The DJ for our 40th reunion evening will be jogging our memories of sock hops, the twist, the stroll and of course slow dancing, as well as dedications of songs to our friends and "steadies." Our DJ has a stake in this special event - because, he's a member of our class.

Your homework assignment is to:

1. Study your pop culture and music from the 60's for the crazy contests we'll be having.

2. Review the list of top hits from the Billboard's lists below and submit your special request(s) for songs and dedications.

3. Practice now and plan to dance your feet off and "have fun, fun, fun, till your daddy takes your T-bird away."

4. After the dance, think about going to the Clover Room (if only it were still there) for that sundae or frosty or to Dogwood Dell for whatever reason you used to go there!

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