What letter of the alphabet does Smokey Robinson try to avoid as he sings a Miracles hit in a classic SESAME STREET sketch?
The long-running children’s series SESAME STREET is known for, among many things, its guest stars. The Wikipedia page lists hundreds of famous appearances from all areas of pop culture, politics and sports. From Alice Walker to Zach Braff, celebs show up to sing, dance, teach, goof and just plain hang out with the denizens of SESAME STREET.
Continue readingWhat two pop stars hosted the MY MUSIC special 60s POP, ROCK & SOUL?
MY MUSIC is a brand of PBS pledge specials produced by radio host TJ Lubinsky. For over 20 years, Lubinsky has given us shows like DOO WOP 50; THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND; RED, WHITE & ROCK; 70s SOUL SUPERSTARS; THE BRITISH BEAT and MOTOWN: THE EARLY YEARS. He’s produced dozens of programs, many using the MY MUSIC title or subtitle, some featuring the songs of various artists like Aretha Franklin and Andy Williams, some showcasing various sounds or genres such as Big Band or Soul, some simply dedicated to a particular decade in music. These specials are primarily used during on-air fundraisers and have proven very popular, if not profitable.
One that always stands out to me is 60s POP, ROCK & SOUL. It debuted in 2011 and we have aired it across multiple services more times than I can count since then. Some of the recording acts featured are The Kingsmen, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Percy Sledge, Jefferson Starship, Smokey Robinson and ? and the Mysterians. The show was hosted by two English singers, both of whom gained fame during the Swinging Sixties. One was the front man for a British Invasion group, the other a member of a very popular music group in the mid to late 1960s. Both had multiple #1 hit songs on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts. These two pop icons of course did double duty by hosting and performing, singing a song or two for the appreciative audience.
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