tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post2996221289687402237..comments2023-08-05T07:13:10.394-07:00Comments on KFXM Tiger Radio & K/MEN 129 in Doug's Stuff Room: KFXM January 26, 1962KFXM Tiger Radio and K/MEN 129 in Doug's Stuff Roomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509004175043817757noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-76549715382419226762011-01-28T22:49:46.913-08:002011-01-28T22:49:46.913-08:00If you're truly interested in the Sensations, ...If you're truly interested in the Sensations, go here...<br /><br />http://www.classicurbanharmony.net/Sensations%20Story%20Part%201%20Web.pdf<br /><br />That's where you'll get the story from the world class expert.Megabloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-88567650708608529102011-01-27T18:16:35.765-08:002011-01-27T18:16:35.765-08:00Oh, yea, just 5 blocks north of
that is the home o...Oh, yea, just 5 blocks north of<br />that is the home of VEE-JAY records.<br />Another iconic lbabel in the pop music<br />world. No tours there :(<br /><br />Also, just a few blocks East from<br />Chess records is the Chess Record<br />Plant where those 78s and 45 were<br />once pressed for distribution.<br /><br />Take the tour and find out more.<br />Oh by the way, they don't know<br />everything and if you ask something<br />they don't know, an answer from<br />the tour guide is this:<br />"...that's a great question.<br />You might want to fax that in<br />to us."<br />Became a quiet joke between us taking the tour. We made sure<br />we asked some tough questions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-51793415338407697412011-01-27T18:08:27.650-08:002011-01-27T18:08:27.650-08:00Anybody ever go to this
address in Chicago:
2120 S...Anybody ever go to this<br />address in Chicago:<br />2120 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE?<br /><br />It's the home of Chess records.<br /><br />Of course it's a Rolling<br />Stones tune on their 12x5 album,<br />recorded at that legendary<br />address. Interesting tour to<br />take and absorb what happened<br />there musically. You stand in<br />the studio where the greats<br />once cut their tracks and the<br />upteenth take on MAYBELLINE.<br /><br />The spirit of Chuck Berry and<br />all the greats lives there.<br />Just let your imagination<br />take you on a mind excursion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-5107853277620222022011-01-27T15:40:58.786-08:002011-01-27T15:40:58.786-08:00I agree that "LET ME IN" was a great hit...I agree that "LET ME IN" was a great hit in early 1962. From an old, worn out paperback I bought in 1974 called ROCK ON, writen by legendary DJ, Norm N Nite, I found this information about the Sensations: They were from Philadelphia and formed in 1954 with Yvonne Bakers as lead; Alphonso Howell as bass with "several other members". They recorded one minor hit in early 1956 on ATCO called "Yes, Sir, That's My Baby". Yvonne left shortly thereafter to raise a family. In early 1961, Alphonso urged Yvonne to come "out of retirement" and with Richard Curtain (tenor), Sam Armstrong (baritone) and Alphonso, they recorded a minor hit with "Music Music Music" on Argo. Six months later, they scored "BIG TIME" with LET ME IN. A few months later, they had another minor hit (on Argo) named THAT'S MY DESIRE. Then it appears they dropped off the face of the earth. <br /><br />Lot's of good memories on this website. I lived in Riverside from 1959-65 and clearly remember the birth of K/MEN. I went to their studios in the "cow pasture" many times to pick up records or other prizes I won. What GREAT TIMES they were!<br /><br />Tom, Lexington, KYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-56887035714039141872011-01-27T14:18:07.906-08:002011-01-27T14:18:07.906-08:00The SENSATIONS Let Me In was
such a foot stomper.
...The SENSATIONS Let Me In was<br />such a foot stomper.<br />Rocks and to end, start to<br />finish. Too bad they were<br />a 1-hit wonder. What was<br />going on at Chess (Argo) to<br />not come up with another<br />hit for them??<br /><br />Was this a studio group or what???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-8409254446297503572011-01-27T10:25:43.741-08:002011-01-27T10:25:43.741-08:00The 2 places were iconic in
what they did to radio...The 2 places were iconic in<br />what they did to radio in<br />the IE. <br /><br />Kmen studios were not a sight<br />to behold. Looked more like<br />a storage shed in the middle of<br />a cowpasture. What happened <br />inside is invaluable.<br /><br />KFXM had great studios at the<br />Holiday Inn and finally lived<br />up to that when Al Anthony took<br />over in 64. <br /><br />Now the 2 live in the windmills<br />of your mind. Memories of<br />the way we were.....on and on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-9928250243035976462011-01-27T10:08:09.724-08:002011-01-27T10:08:09.724-08:00"Now it's just 3 towers on fields
surroun..."Now it's just 3 towers on fields<br />surrounded by apartments."<br /><br />Yes, the demise and near-total destruction of the famed K/MEN 129 Radio's "Cowpasture Communications Complex" is a sad mark for Inland Empire broadcasting history...<br /><br />Just like the other depressing scene at the former KFXM Tiger Radio 59's "Broadcast City" at the now defunct-motel/inn which once housed it's once-modern studios and offices.<br /><br />Whoa, but Those Were The Days!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-52900063298121088192011-01-27T10:00:00.178-08:002011-01-27T10:00:00.178-08:00This week's KFXM survey is notable for the num...This week's KFXM survey is notable for the numerous records titled with personal names:<br /><br />"Joey Baby"<br />"Violetta"<br />"Mr. Moto"<br />"Mamie In The Afternoon"<br />"Dear Ivan"<br />"Small Sad Sam"<br />"Happy Jose"<br />"Norman"<br />"Patti-Ann"<br />"Duke Of Earl".....<br /><br />and then, interestingly, there's the Don & Juan song titled,<br />"What's Your Name", hmmmmmmmmmmn!<br /><br />also, many recordings used personal pronouns in their titles:<br /><br />"Let Me Call You Sweetheart"<br />"Who Told The Sandman"<br />"The Bride"<br />"Her Royal Majesty"<br />"My Melancholy Baby"<br />"Hey Baby"<br />"Tears From An Angel"<br />"Baby, It's You"<br />"Please, Mr. Postman"<br />"Walkin' With My Baby"<br />"Dear Lady Twist"<br />"The Wanderer"<br />"Surfer's Stomp".....<br /><br />Some of the Songs on this survey date back to the turn of the 20th Century! (hint: think Laurel & Hardy)<br /><br />Finally, years BEFORE the civil rights/social self-identification movements, this amazing femme vocal artist proudly proclaimed her recordings had "SOUL!!!!", from the "Spotlight Albums" listing<br />for an L.P. record by Timi Yuro!<br /><br />WHERE WERE YOU IN '62???<br />It was truly a fabulous year for Top40 radio's popular music scene.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-48923943737911697672011-01-27T09:58:03.345-08:002011-01-27T09:58:03.345-08:00Right the first time. 49Right the first time. 49Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-34738056287424585152011-01-27T09:57:08.279-08:002011-01-27T09:57:08.279-08:00Make it 50!!Make it 50!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-42729011901111626512011-01-27T09:56:10.496-08:002011-01-27T09:56:10.496-08:00I can feel it in the air....
I can hear it.
KMEN ...I can feel it in the air....<br />I can hear it.<br /><br />KMEN just around the corner and<br />the tunes that will make em<br />come alive are on this chart.<br /><br />49 years ago? Doesn't seem like it.<br />Now it's just 3 towers on fields<br />surrounded by apartments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com