I Am Back!

Sorry everyone, I have been very sick on and off after several major surgeries since September 2008. I just could not sit down at my computer for any length of time. There is a good chance that I could still be hospitalized again. I have become drug resistant to some of the antibiotics that are used to treat my medical issues.

I urge everyone to use antibiotics with caution. Back in the 1960's when I was growing up Doctors gave penicillin for just about everything. Every time I would get a cold or flu I would get a shot. In the late 70's and early 80's again, I was given various versions of antibiotics when they were not necessary.

Now, I am paying the price. During one of my surgeries I contracted MRSA Staph Infection at the hospital and given IV antibiotics that just barely cleared it up. I was in the hospital for 2 full weeks and also 10 days of out patient to make sure the MRSA was cured.

So, ask your doctors about antibiotics before you use them! Especially if you grew up in the 60's and 70's and had taken a lot of them.

'Tis The Season...Again!!!

At Oldieslist find your favorite Christmas Music sites by searching "Christmas" or "Christmas Music" on the site Search box (upper right hand column) on the Main Page. These are all excellent streaming sites. Unfortunately, many stations that were listed last year have gone away. I think the RIAA and the bad economy may have had something to do with it.

We again have made WLIT 93.9 (our local on air station) the Official Christmas Music Station on Oldieslist. They will be broadcasting Christmas Music right up to Christmas day, then back to normal format the day after. Their streaming audio is great quality. Take a listen! We have it on all day!

Have a GREAT Holiday Season!

Catching Up

Hello everyone! It has been a long time since I have posted. A lot has happened this year. I spent over 38 days in the hospital and numerous visits and outpatient procedures to get fixed up. I am getting back to "normal" or at least better condition than last year and will make more posts in 2010.

With the Holidays upon us I wish everyone well and good health through the season and a prosperous New Year!

Health Issues Again

Hello everyone. If you noticed things haven't been happening here on the Blog or on our Oldieslist for a while it is because some serious health issues have happened again. I have just arrived home from a 2 week stay in the Hospital, and will be having some ongoing treatments over the next few weeks in hopes to prepare for a final surgery to follow within the next six months.

Needless to say, my Oldieslist projects and maintenance will be slowed down for a while. We will try to work on it when we can to keep our mind busy during recuperation.

Thanks for your understanding,

Retromoose a.k.a Jim

Clark Weber and Neal Samors Rock and Roll Radio Book Signing

Oldieslist was there! Chicago Radio Legend Clark Weber and Neal Samors of Chicago's Books were at the Frugal Muse Books & Multimedia Superstore in Darien, Illinois to kick off the release of their new book "Clark Weber's Rock and Roll Radio The Fun Years: 1955-1975". It was a real pleasure to meet with Clark and Neal at their book signing event.

If you were a youngster in the 1960's and lived in the Chicago area, you grew up listening to some of the best DJ's of the era on WLS and WCFL. If you were not in the Chicago area, chances are you still heard Clark Weber, Dick Biondi, Art Roberts, Larry Lujack, Jim Stagg, Ron Brittain and many other talented DJ's in a "radio war" at night on these 50,000 watt AM "Clear Channel" stations. Yes, we heard these guys on our 6 and 8 Transistor Radios playing Rock and Roll Top 40 Hits just like the kids today listening to their MP3 Players. The BIG difference was, we had live radio personalities behind the music, that entertained us between songs and came out to visit us at Sock Hops to tell us their corny jokes. It was good, clean fun!

As I stood in line, I heard many stories and comments that brought back many memories. Whenever I visit an event that has a famous veteran WLS or WCFL DJ, I hear the "I grew up listening to you with my radio under my pillow!" or "you were my lifeline to home over the airwaves while I was away at college!" Our DJ's truly helped lay down the 'soundtrack's' of our lives!!!

I highly recommend picking up a copy of Clark and Neal's book. It is sure to bring back some great memories!

Clark Weber's Rock and Roll Radio

UPDATE!

Clark Weber's Rock and Roll Radio: The Fun Years, 1955-1975 is now available at Amazon, BN.com and Borders.com. Oldieslist supporter Neal Samors of CHICAGO'S BOOKS has been working with the legendary Clark Weber since last January on this memory packed book which has been released.

On Memorial Day (2008) it was announced on the WLS Big 89 Rewind by Tommy Edwards and Larry Lujack that Clark Weber was releasing the book which features some interesting stories about Ol' Uncle Lar and his Sidekick Lil' Tommy and other WLS DJ's in the Top40 Rock and Roll Era.

Neal has sent Oldieslist a copy of this fantastic book and it is very hard to put down. Indeed, it brings back some great memories of the WLS we grew up with. You'll love it! We give it the Oldieslist "Double Thumbs Up" rating. Thanks again Neal for another great book that "Keeps The Oldies Alive"!

The book includes a companion CD that is narrated by Clark Weber. It includes of clips of jingles and "air checks" of your favorite Dee Jays like Dick Biondi, Dex Card, Clark Weber, Ron Riley and many more. Thanks Clark and Neal for taking us on a great trip down Memory Lane!

Join Clark Weber and Neal Samors at these Book Signing Events:

Thursday, August 7, 7:30PM Barnes and Noble - Old Orchard, Skokie, IL

Saturday, August 9, 1-3PM Frugal Muse Books - Darien, IL

Thursday, August 14, 12:30PM Barnes and Noble - DePaul, State and Jackson, Chicago, IL

Saturday, August 23, 2-3PM Borders - Oak Park, IL

Saturday, September 27, 3PM Barnes and Noble - Webster Place, Chicago, IL

Saturday, October 4, 1PM Read Between The Lynes - Woodstock, IL

Saturday, October 11, 1PM Bookstall at Chestnut Court - Winnetka, IL

Tuesday, October 14, 7PM Glenview Public Library - Glenview, IL

Read more about Clark Weber by Chicago Sun Times Columnist Robert Feder.

WLS FM Rides The Airwaves Again!

It's Official! Chicago's True Oldies 94.7 (WZZN) is now 94.7 WLS-FM Chicago's True Oldies. It is still the same station you have been enjoying, but with a "blast from the past". At 12:00 am Thursday, June 26 the station signed on with all of their new (and old) WLS Jingles, Bumpers, and Shotguns to begin the broadcast day. If you were up late and listening you would have heard Chicago's Icon Dick Biondi kick off this momentous occasion.

Mentioned last Friday in Robert Feder 's Column in the Chicago Sun-Times the FCC granted permission to change the stations callsign from WZZN to WLS effective Thursday June 26, 2008. Citadel Broadcasting owns WLS AM Talk Radio and WLS FM. Let the good times Rock and Roll!

The WLS Big 89 Rewind Returns

The BIG 89 REWIND will return again this Memorial Day Weekend! WLS Newsradio format will be replaced with the WLS we knew from the 60's and 70's from 5 AM to Midnight Memorial Day. Last year was the first time the station switched from the News and Talk Radio Format on Memorial Day and was a smash success with listeners. Some of the personalities that participated last year are expected to return again for this 89 Rewind. WLS NewsTalk 890 has announced who will be participating on their web site. Click on the Big 89 Rewind above for details.

The last years 89 Rewind was released on CD and all proceeds went to Orchard Village a Chicago area non-profit organization for people with disabilities. They will likely do the same this year.