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   BROADCAST BULLETIN (Daily Updates) Freddie Cannon  RIP 

Frederick Anthony Picariello Jr. (December 4, 1936 – July 17, 2026), better known by his stage name Freddy Cannon, was an American rock and roll singer. His biggest international hits included "Tallahassee Lassie", "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans", and "Palisades Park".

Early life and education

Picariello was born in Revere, Massachusetts on December 4, 1936, and moved to neighboring Lynn, Massachusetts as a child.[1] His father worked as a truck driver and also played trumpet and sang in local bands. Freddy grew up listening to the rhythm and blues music of Big Joe Turner, Buddy Johnson and others on the radio, and he learned to play guitar.[2] He attended Lynn Vocation High School.

 

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 July 21, 1961 — The Supremes release their second single, "Buttered Popcorn," produced and cowritten by Motown boss Berry Gordy. It sells poorly and is the last Supremes single with Florence Ballard on lead vocals. The group is still a year away from its first chart single, "Your Heart Belongs To Me."


July 22, 1957 — After six years and 18 R&B chart hits, B. B. King crosses over to the pop chart for the first time with "Be Careful With A Fool" on RPM Records in Los Angeles. He goes on to have 36 charted pop singles through 1989.



July 23, 1955 — Chess Records releases Chuck Berry's first single, "Maybellene." Originally named "Ida Mae," Berry adapts it from a traditional country tune called "Ida Red." He loses much of his songwriting royalties to New York City disc jockey Alan Freed, whom Chess bribes to aggressively promote the record, and another person to whom the record company owes money. Berry eventually sues and is awarded sole songwriting credit in 1986.

Information on the Song "The Boys of Summer"

 

 

Birthdays Singers and Song Writers :

  • 1947 - Don Henley

    Don Henley, singer, songwriter, and drummer with the Eagles, who had the 1977 US No.1 & UK No.8 single 'Hotel California', plus 5 US No.1 albums. The Eagles 'Greatest Hits 1971-1975' is the second biggest selling album in the world with sales over 30m. Henley had the 1985 solo US No.5 & UK No.12 single 'The Boys of Summer'.

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    1944 - Ric Davies

    English musician Rick Davies, best known as founder, vocalist and keyboardist of the rock band Supertramp. They had the 1979 UK No.7 and US No.6 single with 'The Logical Song' and the 1979 US No.1 and UK No.3 album Breakfast In America. Davies is the only member of Supertramp to have been with the group for their entire history, and has composed many of their most well-known songs, including 'Goodbye Stranger' and 'Bloody Well Right'. Supertramp became one of the first acts to sign to the emerging UK branch of A&M Records and by the summer of 1970 they had recorded their first album, simply called Supertramp. He died on 6 September 2025, at the age of 81.

 

1937 - Chuck Jackson

American R&B singer Chuck Jackson who was a member of The Del-Vikings and later who was one of the first artists to record material by Burt Bacharach and Hal David successfully. He performed with moderate success starting in 1961. His hits include 'I Can’t Break Away', 'I Don't Want to Cry' and 'Any Day Now'. He died on 16 February 2023 age 85.

 

Early Beatles News :   

1963 - The Beatles

The Beatles first US album, Introducing The Beatles was pressed by Vee-Jay Records, who thought they had obtained the legal rights from EMI affiliate, Trans-Global Records. When it was finally released in January, 1964, Capitol Records would hit Vee Jay with an injunction against manufacturing, distributing, advertising, or otherwise disposing of records by the Beatles. After a trial, Vee-Jay was allowed to release any Beatles records that they had masters of in any form until October 15th, 1964. After that time, they no longer had the right to issue any Beatles product.

1971 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono

John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent the second day filming the Imagine promotional film at their home in Tittenhurst Park Ascot, England. Today's footage included the morning walk on the grounds though the mist and John Lennon singing ‘Imagine’ in the white room on his white piano.

 

 

Single 45:  having a birthday on July  19th  Four Season   Rag Doll 

Album:  Having  A Birthday on July 20  Beatles "Why Something New"

 

 
 
 

 

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 Gold Star Oldies USA

  • Gold Star Oldies USA is a classic‑hits radio station built around the timeless music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. It focuses on feel‑good nostalgia, surf‑rock energy, and the warm sound of early American pop radio. The station blends daily features, curated shows, and upbeat presentation to recreate the golden era of broadcasting. It’s designed as a clean, friendly, and always‑on destination for listeners who love the music that never fades.

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  • J.P. McCartney is an American oldies radio presenter best known for hosting the weekly three‑hour program “ABC Oldies.” His show blends 60s and 70s pop, Motown, British Invasion, and classic rock, delivered with a warm, traditional Top‑40 style. Each episode features a “Top 3 Countdown” and a Beatles track every hour, reflecting his deep love for the era’s most influential artists.  Thursday Morning 7:00 -10:00 AM 

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Eight Days a Week (Ron Smith)
Eight Days a Week (Kenneth Best)
On This Day in Black Music History (Jay Warner)
Chronology of American Popular Music, 1900-2000 (Frank Hoffman)
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onthisday.com/music