WMGK - Original Programming

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - MAY 12, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:00:00 -0500

HOUR ONEWhile My Guitar Gently Weeps (mono)Good Day Sunshine (mono)Flying (longer version)Rock And Roll Music“There You Are Eddie” (Get Back/Let It Be outtake)Free As A BirdThe Night BeforeYellow SubmarineI’ll Keep You Satisfied – Billy J Kramer And The DakotasTaxmanI Want You (She’s So Heavy) (instrumental track)I Saw Her Standing ThereEverybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My MonkeyHOUR TWOP.S. I Love YouJuliaLive And Let Die (live - 2013 remaster) – WingsI Don’t Want To Spoil The PartyYou Never Give Me Your Money (alternate mix)Money (That’s What I Want) (mono)I’ve Got A Feeling (1-27-69 outtake)Real LoveIt Is “He” (Jai Sri Krishna) – George HarrisonLittle ChildBlackbird (live – 2013 remaster) – WingsBluebird (live – 2013 remaster) - Wings

The Great Gatsby: music is a highlight

CDrue@wmgk.com(Cyndy Drue) — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:30:00 -0500

The Great Gatsby is a perfect escape film. It’s so highly stylized, it’s a wonder just to watch it - and in 3D no less! It is filmmaking at its finest. And one of the most compelling parts about it is the music. Although the story is set in the Roaring Twenties the music interspersed atmospherically throughout is by contemporary artists: Jay Z, Florence and the Machine, and most notably, Lana Del Rey. Her stunning “Young and Beautiful” will be released for the first time on the film’s soundtrack (May 7th) and is the single. For me, it was the most moving part of the film. “Will you still love me when I’m no longer young and beautiful?” the haunting lyrics beckon. ”Will you still love me when I got nothing but an aching soul?” In a review by Idolator: “’Cinematic’ is a word that people throw around a lot when talking about Lana Del Rey’s music, which makes sense, given that her entire artistic identity is a loving pastiche of a lot of movie references — and fittingly, her big soundtrack song for a big Hollywood movie packs all the sweep and grandeur of a classic film, warm and nostalgic and sadly beautiful. Frankly, it makes us feel a lot of things.” Based on the great American novel by F Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby takes place in Long Island in the 1920s at the mansions of two very wealthy people. Tom Buchanon (Joel Edgerton) described as one of the wealthiest people in the US at the time, and Jay Gatsby, (Leonardo DiCaprio) who is also very rich. Writer/Producer/Director Baz Luhrmann is no stranger to interpreting great works, having successfully taken on Shakesphere’s Romeo and Juliet where he also directed Leonardo DiCaprio. About the music in the film, Luhrmann told the Los Angeles Times: "F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel is peppered with contemporary music references specific to the story’s setting of 1922. While we acknowledge, as Fitzgerald phrased it, ‘the Jazz Age,’ and this is the period represented on screen, we—our audience—are living in the ‘hip-hop age’ and want our viewers to feel the impact of modern-day music the way Fitzgerald did for the readers of his novel at the time of its publication. Now there’s another form of African American street music — hip hop — that speaks in exactly the same way to our lives.” Luhrmann used the contemporary music in an effort to be faithful to the book and the epoch and also to make the story accessible for a new generation, to create a cultural weave. His collaborating with ground-breaking artist and executive producer on the film, Shawn “JAY Z” Carter—was an integral part of this weave. Another credit on Jay Z's resume is curating the 2-day festival Made in America that debuted in Philadelphia last Labor Day weekend, and comes to our town again this year. Screenwriter Craig Pearce explains, “We wanted to allow people to feel what it would’ve felt like to live in that incredibly modern time, when the world was being born and everyone was so young and so beautiful and so drunk and so crazy and so rich and living like that,” “We wanted it to feel exactly how it would feel to us to be going to the most amazing nightclub in the world and driving the fastest car you’ve ever driven. We had to make some decisions early on about what music we’d use, and how to present the story using music.” Author Fitzgerald himself included over 70 popular songs in his writings, including the 1922 number one hit “Three O’Clock in the Morning” in Gatsby. The soundtrack is available now and here are the tracks/artists: 1. 100$ Bill - JAY Z2. Back To Black - Beyoncé x André 30003. Bang Bang - will.i.am4. A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got) - Fergie + Q Tip + GoonRock5. Young And Beautiful - Lana Del Rey6. Love Is The Drug - Bryan Ferry with The Bryan Ferry Orchestra7. Over The Love - Florence + The Machine8. Where The Wind Blows - Coco O. of Quadron9. Crazy in Love - Emeli Sandé and The Bryan Ferry Orchestra10. Together – The xx11. Hearts A Mess - Gotye12. Love Is Blindness – Jack White (a U2 song)13. Into the Past - Nero14. Kill and Run – Sia The Great Gatsby opened Friday. It’s rated PG-13 2.5 hours long All photos here courtesy of Warner Brothers Pictures

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- MAY 9, 1972

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:46:00 -0500

1. HARVEST – NEIL YOUNG (OLD MAN)2. FRAGILE – YES (ROUNDABOUT)3. AMERICA – AMERICA (A HORSE WITH NO NAME)4. MARDI GRAS – CCR (SWEET HITCHHIKER)5. EAT A PEACH – ALLMAN BROTHERS (AIN’T WASTIN’ TIME NO MORE)6. MACHINE HEAD – DEEP PURPLE (SMOKE ON THE WATER)7. THE CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH (IT DON’T COME EASY)8. LED ZEPPELIN – LED ZEPPELIN (BLACK DOG)9. ELECTRIC WARRIOR – T. REX (BANG A GONG)10. A NOD IS AS GOOD AS A WINK TO A BLIND HORSE – FACES (STAY WITH ME)

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - MAY 5, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:00 -0500

HOUR ONEYour Mother Should KnowLove Me Do (Anthology 1 w/Pete Best)She’s Leaving Home (unedited version)RainWe Love You – Rolling StonesMother Nature’s SonSavoy TruffleI’m Looking Through YouGrow Old With Me (unreleased guitar demo) – John LennonLong Tall SallyGet Back (Let It Be version)You Can’t Do ThatHOUR TWOMr. MoonlightIf I Needed SomeoneCage (unreleased track) – WingsIt’s Only LoveHello Goodbye (instrumental track)Do You Want To Know A SecretEleanor Rigby – Richie HavensI’m So TiredThe Long And Winding Road (Anthology 3)Wake Up My Love – George HarrisonThis BoySour Milk Sea – Jackie LomaxShe’s A WomanDon’t Let Me Down (Let It Be…Naked version)

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- MAY 2, 1977

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:50:00 -0500

1. HOTEL CALIFORNIA – EAGLES (LIFE IN THE FAST LANE)2. RUMOURS – FLEETWOOD MAC (THE CHAIN)3. BOSTON – BOSTON (PEACE OF MIND)4. LEFTOVERTURE – KANSAS (CARRY ON WAYWARD SON)5. NIGHT MOVES – BOB SEGER (THE FIRE DOWN BELOW)6. BURNING SKY – BAD COMPANY (BURNING SKY)7. CAROLINA DREAMS – MARSHALL TUCKER BAND (HEARD IT IN A LOVE SONG)8. ROCK AND ROLL OVER – KISS (CALLING DR. LOVE)9. A NEW WORLD RECORD – ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (LIVING THING)10. FOREIGNER – FOREIGNER (COLD AS ICE)

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - APRIL 28, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0500

HOUR ONEHold Me TightGoodnight (Anthology 3)Searchin’ (Decca audition)I’ll Cry InsteadThink For Yourself (studio chat segment)Think For YourselfAll Together Now (mono w/slate)If I FellBLOCK OF RED ROSE SPEEDWAY – WINGSMy Love (Stripped Down mix)Big Barn BedThe Mess (studio outtake)One More KissMaggie MaeHOUR TWOBirthdaySexy Sadie (mono)If Not For You (demo) – George HarrisonI’ve Just Seen A FaceI’m Only SleepingWithin You Without YouI’ll Follow The Sun – Glyn JohnsI’ll Get YouYesterday (live from Anthology 2)Isolation – John LennonWhat You’re DoingAll You Need Is Love (instrumental)Roll Over BeethovenAnother GirlRevolution 1

Two films worth seeing: Disconnect and Place Behind the Pines

CDrue@wmgk.com(Cyndy Drue) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:29:00 -0500

Disconnect is a film that has really stayed with me. It has to do with the new ways we communicate; texting, internet, online chats, that connect us to people in seemingly intimate ways yet are so different from real, in-person communication. The story line also deals with how our behavior directly results in consequences. Jason Bateman and Hope Davis star. It’s not a feel-good film but the message is important especially in this day and age, and might make you think twice about your online activity. Theaters and showtimes The Place Behind the Pines Our local star, Bradley Cooper plays a rookie-cop and stars in the second half of the film; Ryan Gosling the first. It’s dark - and worth seeing. Theaters and showtimes For film reviews, I recommend Brian Flieder's blog.

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- APRIL 25, 1980

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:50:00 -0500

1. THE WALL – PINK FLOYD (EMPTY SPACES/YOUNG LUST)2. AGAINST THE WIND – BOB SEGER (AGAINST THE WIND)3. DEPARTURE – JOURNEY (ANY WAY YOU WANT IT)4. GLASS HOUSES – BILLY JOEL (IT’S STILL ROCK AND ROLL TO ME)5. THE LONG RUN – EAGLES (HEARTACHE TONIGHT)6. PERMANENT WAVES – RUSH (FREEWILL)7. DAMN THE TORPEDOES – TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS (REFUGEE)8. LONDON CALLING – THE CLASH (TRAIN IN VAIN)9. PRETENDERS – PRETENDERS (MYSTERY ACHIEVEMENT)10. THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE – GARY NUMAN (CARS)

Flyers pay tribute to Boston before Bruins game 4-23-13

CDrue@wmgk.com(Cyndy Drue) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:50:00 -0500

Tonight before the Flyers vs Bruins game at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia, Philly showed a video to honor the city of Boston and what it's been through last week. See the video here Everybody was on their feet as the video played showing images of the bombing at the Boston Marathon along with signs like "Keep on Running Boston" and ended with the words BOSTON STRONG. Philly favorite Lauren Hart sang "God Bless America" before the game and dedicated it to all those affected by the tragic events in Boston.

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - APRIL 21, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:01:00 -0500

HOUR ONEThe WordWhy Don’t We Do It In The Road (Anthology 3)Someday – Julian Lennon f. Steven TylerDig It (1-29-69 outtake)All My Loving (hi-hat intro)She Said She Said (mono)Everybody’s Trying To Be My BabyAcross The UniverseDeep Blue – George HarrisonTwist And ShoutAll Together On The Wireless Machine (November, 1967 home recording with Kenny Everett)The Ballad Of John & YokoTill There Was YouOctopus’s Garden (Anthology 3)HOUR TWORun For Your LifeLong Long Long (mono)Getting Better (vocals)I Should Have Known BetterOne After 909 (Anthology 1)It’s All Too Much (long version)Helter SkelterThis BoyThe Inner Light – Jeff Lynne/Anoushka Shankar (Concert For George)Dig A Pony (Glyn Johns mix)Seaside Woman – Suzy And The Red StripesIn My Life

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- APRIL 18, 1973

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:55:00 -0500

1. BILLION DOLLAR BABIES – ALICE COOPER (NO MORE MR. NICE GUY)2. DON’T SHOOT ME I’M ONLY THE PIANO PLAYER – ELTON JOHN (CROCODILE ROCK)3. THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON – PINK FLOYD (TIME) (5th WEEK)4. THEY ONLY COME OUT AT NIGHT – EDGAR WINTER GROUP (FREE RIDE)5. SPACE ODDITY – DAVID BOWIE (SPACE ODDITY)6. MOVING WAVES – FOCUS (HOCUS POCUS)7. CAN’T BUY A THRILL – STEELY DAN (REELING IN THE YEARS)8. WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE? – DEEP PURPLE (WOMAN FROM TOKYO)9. TRANSFORMER – LOU REED (WALK ON THE WILD SIDE)10. HOUSES OF THE HOLY – LED ZEPPELIN (D’YER MAK’ER) (1st WEEK)

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- APRIL 11. 1982

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:02:00 -0500

1. I LOVE ROCK AND ROLL – JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS (I LOVE ROCK AND ROLL)2. GET LUCKY – LOVERBOY (WORKING FOR THE WEEKEND)3. FREEZE FRAME – J. GEILS BAND (CENTERFOLD)4. ESCAPE – JOURNEY (DON’T STOP BELIEVING)5. ASIA – ASIA (HEAT OF THE MOMENT)6. FOREIGNER 4 – FOREIGNER (JUKEBOX HERO)7. GHOST IN THE MACHINE – THE POLICE (EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC)8. DIARY OF A MADMAN – OZZY OSBOURNE (FLYING HIGH AGAIN)9. SHAKE IT UP – THE CARS (SHAKE IT UP)10. BLACKOUT – SCORPIONS (NO ONE LIKE YOU)

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - APRIL 14, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0500

HOUR ONEI Am The Walrus (no strings!)Act NaturallyI Will (outtake clips)I WillYou’re Going To Lose That Girl (Help! acetate w/different solo)We’re On Our Way – Chris HodgeSomethingYou Know My Name (Look Up My Number) (long version)A Taste Of HoneySome People Never Know – WingsWaitI’m Happy Just To Dance With YouDoctor RobertThe No-No Song – Ringo StarrHOUR TWOWords Of LoveFor You Blue (Let It Be..Naked version)BLOCK-O-LENNONI’ll Make You Happy (1970 demo)Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy (Stripped Down mix)Sweet Little SixteenCan’t Buy Me Love (BBC)Dear Prudence (Rock Band mix)Kansas City/Hey Hey Hey HeyCome TogetherSeptember In The RainWhen I Get HomeZig Zag – George HarrisonSun King/Mean Mr. Mustard/Polythene Pam/She Came In Through The Bathroom WindowAnna (Go To Him)

NANCY WILSON OF HEART WITH ANDRE - 4/5/13

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:28:00 -0500

Heart headlines our 12th annual Let Freedom Rock Fest at Susquehanna Bank Center on July 3rd, with special guest Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience. Heart's Nancy Wilson called in to talk about the show, about the time Led Zeppelin popped in on one of her band's early gigs and about Ann's bad cold!

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - APRIL 7, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:09:00 -0500

HOUR ONEI’ll Be BackRocky RaccoonHow Do You Do It (unedited)What Goes OnTired Of Midnight Blue – George HarrisonBad BoyTwo Of UsPlease Mr. PostmanFor No One – Rickie Lee JonesOld Brown ShoeLife Begins At 40 (long version) – John LennonThings We Said Today (mono)Good Morning Good MorningThere’s A PlaceShe Loves You (BBC 8-13-63)HOUR TWOI’m DownRevolutionKeep Believing – BadfingerI Feel FineWatch Your Step (snippet) – Bobby ParkerHere Comes The Sun (instrumental track)Let It BeDevil In Her Heart (BBC)Only A Northern Song (Anthology 2)Shake A Hand – Paul McCartneyNot A Second TimePiggiesHoney Don’tHelp! (takes 8 and 9)You Won’t See Me

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- APRIL 4, 1978

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:50:00 -0500

1. SLOWHAND – ERIC CLAPTON (COCAINE)2. THE STRANGER – BILLY JOEL (SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT)3. NEWS OF THE WORLD – QUEEN (WE WILL ROCK YOU/WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS)4. AJA – STEELY DAN (PEG)5. THE GRAND ILLUSION – STYX (COME SAIL AWAY)6. RUNNING ON EMPTY – JACKSON BROWNE (RUNNING ON EMPTY)7. POINT OF KNOW RETURN – KANSAS (POINT OF KNOW RETURN)8. FOOT LOOSE AND FANCY FREE – ROD STEWART (HOT LEGS) 9. EXCITABLE BOY – WARREN ZEVON (WEREWOLVES OF LONDON)10. INFINITY – JOURNEY (WHEEL IN THE SKY)

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - MARCH 31, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0500

HOUR ONEDon’t Bother MeGirlI Need You (Help! production acetate)Here There And EverywhereIntuition – John LennonMaxwell’s Silver HammerThe Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill (mono)Got To Get You Into My Life (mono)Hi Heel Sneakers (1-10-69 outtake)The Fool On the HillHorse To The Water – George HarrisonCry Baby CryCan You Take Me Back (unreleased long version)HOUR TWOYou Really Got A Hold On MePenny LaneI Call Your Name – Ringo Starr (w/Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Joe Walsh)Thank You GirlWe Can Work It OutI’m A LoserSo Sad (No Love Of His Own) – Alvin Lee and Mylon LeFevreNowhere ManGolden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The EndTug Of War/Take It Away – Paul McCartneyBaby’s In BlackA Day In The Life (instrumental)

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - MARCH 24, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0500

HOUR ONENo Reply (Anthology 1 takes)Fixing A HoleSlow DownEvery Little ThingBaby You’re A Rich ManOb-La-Di Ob-La-DaAny Time At AllLove You To (mono)Venus And Mars/Rock Show – WingsYer BluesDrive My Car (vocals)Strawberry Fields Forever (alternate mix)HOUR TWOLady MadonnaYes It IsHear Me Lord – George HarrisonDizzy Miss LizzieLovely Rita (instrumental)Baby It’s YouI Me Mine (Get Back rehearsals)Hey BulldogI Wanna Be Your ManGod Save Oz – John LennonMartha My DearLucy In the Sky With Diamonds (live at MSG 11/28/74) – EltonJohnTell Me What You See

WMGK welcomes the Eagles to Philadelphia July 16

CDrue@wmgk.com(Cyndy Drue) — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:13:00 -0500

MGK welcomes The Eagles to Philadelphia July 16th at the Wells Fargo Center. Find out all the details of "The History of the Eagles" tour here. And listen to MGK all next week for your chance to win tickets by texting in to win throughout each day, or answering John DeBella's Classic Rock Riddle at 8:35 a.m.

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- MARCH 21, 1985

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:45:00 -0500

1. BORN IN THE USA – BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (GLORY DAYS)2. THE FIRM – THE FIRM (RADIOACTIVE)3. RECKLESS – BRYAN ADAMS (SUMMER OF 69)4. THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE – U2 (PRIDE IN THE NAME OF LOVE)5. BUILDING THE PERFECT BEAST – DON HENLEY (THE BOYS OF SUMMER)6. TROPICO – PAT BENATAR (WE BELONG)7. CRAZY FROM THE HEAT – DAVID LEE ROTH (CALIFORNIA GIRLS)8. MAVERICK – GEORGE THOROGOD (I DRINK ALONE)9. STOP MAKING SENSE – TALKING HEADS (ONCE IN A LIFETIME)10. ELIMINATOR – ZZ TOP (SHARP DRESSED MAN)

The 1968 Exhibit coming to National Constitution Center

CDrue@wmgk.com(Cyndy Drue) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:39:00 -0500

The National Constitution Center this week announced a new exhibition called "The 1968 Exhibit" that will run June 14 - September 2, 2013. The multi-generational focused multimedia exhibition will feature over 100 artifacts including album covers, concert tickets, posters and autographs from musicians of the era, like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, the Doors, and more. The 1968 Exhibit is organized by the Minnesota History Center in association with the Atlanta History Center, the Chicago History Museum, and the Oakland Museum of California, and is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. As the opening date gets closer, I'll have more details but for now visit the National Constitution Center's website. Tickets go on sale April 3. Pictured is Erika Von Tiehl, anchor for CBS3, a media partner in the exhibition, and Lauren Saul, Director of Public Relations for NCC. Saul was dressed in sixties attire at the Press Conference March 19.

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- MARCH 14, 1976

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:43:00 -0500

1. FLEETWOOD MAC – FLEETWOOD MAC (RHIANNON)2. RUN WITH THE PACK – BAD COMPANY (RUN WITH THE PACK)3. FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE – PETER FRAMPTON (DO YOU FEEL LIKE WE DO)4. STATION TO STATION – DAVID BOWIE (GOLDEN YEARS)5. A NIGHT AT THE OPERA – QUEEN (BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY)6. HAIR OF THE DOG – NAZARETH (LOVE HURTS)7. THE DREAM WEAVER – GARY WRIGHT (LOVE IS ALIVE)8. TOYS IN THE ATTIC – AEROSMITH (SWEET EMOTION)9. ONE OF THESE NIGHTS – EAGLES (TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT)10. FOOL FOR THE CITY – FOGHAT (SLOW RIDE)

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - MARCH 17, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0500

HOUR ONETell Me WhyMichelle (Rock Band mix)Shelter In Your Love – George Harrison w/Alvin LeeA Hard Day’s NightMatchboxPaperback WriterAll Of Me – Eric Clapton w/Paul McCartneyI Want You (She’s So Heavy)When I’m Sixty-FourDay Tripper (live in Tokyo 6-30-66)Blue Jay Way (mono)Luck Of The Irish (live in Ann Arbor, MI) – John LennonEleanor RigbyHOUR TWOTomorrow Never KnowsBack In The USSRLonesome Tears In My EyesIt Won’t Be LongGlass Onion – Arif MardinI Want To Tell YouBeing For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite (instrumental)BoysHey JudeYou’ve Got To Hide Your Love AwayGive Ireland Back to The Irish – WingsAnd Your Bird Can SingMagical Mystery TourChainsNorwegian Wood (take 2)

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - MARCH 10, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0500

HOUR ONEShe’s A Woman (mono)All I’ve Got To DoBlackbird (outtakes)Ticket To Ride (BBC ’65)Teddy Boy (Glyn Johns mix #1)MiseryI Don’t Want To Spoil The PartyDon’t Pass Me By (mono)The World Tonight – Paul McCartneyBecauseGood Day SunshineFlyingEveryone Had A Hard Year (demo) – John LennonI’ve Got A FeelingHOUR TWOI Want To Hold Your HandHappiness Is A Warm GunGive Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (rough mix) – George HarrisonPlease Please MeDon’t Let Me DownAnd I Love HerFrom Me To You (take 2)Free As A BirdHoney PieLove (outtakes) – John LennonLove (45 mix) – John LennonTaxmanYou Never Give Me Your MoneySgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band/With A Little Help From My Friends

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- MARCH 7, 1981

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:50:00 -0600

1. HI INFIDELITY – REO SPEEDWAGON (TAKE IT ON THE RUN)2. PARADISE THEATER – STYX (TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS)3. DOUBLE FANTASY – JOHN LENNON (WATCHING THE WHEELS)4. CRIMES OF PASSION – PAT BENATAR (HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT)5. ZENYATTA MONDATTA – POLICE (DON’T STAND SO CLOSE TO ME)6. BACK IN BLACK – AC/DC (BACK IN BLACK)7. GAUCHO – STEELY DAN (HEY NINETEEN)8. CAPTURED – JOURNEY (ANY WAY YOU WANT IT LIVE)9. ARC OF A DIVER – STEVE WINWOOD (WHILE YOU SEE A CHANCE)10. MOVING PICTURES – RUSH (TOM SAWYER)

Standing in the Shadows of Motown Live - Saturday night

CDrue@wmgk.com(Cyndy Drue) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:45:00 -0600

Looking for something to do Saturday night, March 9? A unique, multi-media concert event at the Keswick in Glenside will feature the son of the legendary bass player from the Funk Brothers, James Jamerson, who played on hundreds of Motown hits. Read more about the show Standing in the Shadows of Motown Live here.

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - MARCH 3, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:00:00 -0600

HOUR ONEPS I Love YouRainFish On the Sand – George HarrisonRock And Roll MusicYellow Submarine (alternate middle)JuliaHello GoodbyeMoney (That’s What I Want)The Long And Winding Road (1-31-69 outtakes)You Can’t Do ThatShe’s Leaving HomeYou Saved My Soul (demo) – John LennonLong Tall SallyWhile My Guitar Gently Weeps (Rock Band mix)HOUR TWOI Saw Her Standing There (BBC “Easy Beat” 10-20-63)Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My MonkeyThe Really “Serious” Introduction/I’m The Greatest (live in Montreaux) – Ringo Starr And His All-Starr BandMr. Moonlight (alternate middle – stereo version)Get BackReal LoveLittle ChildI’m Looking Through You (raw take 4)My Bonnie – Tony Sheridan & The Beat BrothersRevolution 1She’s My Baby – WingsI’m Only SleepingThe Night Before

Combat Comedy Show: Jim Breuer at xFinity Live: Review

CDrue@wmgk.com(Cyndy Drue) — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:40:00 -0600

“Red White and Breuer” was the banner above comedian Jim Breuer as he performed last night at xFinity Live for the WMGK/John DeBella Veteran’s benefit show. Combat Comedy Show benefitted the Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service and Education Center. You sold it out! All seats were filled as some 750 listeners bought tickets on the WMGK website for $20 and all the proceeds went to this local veteran’s service agency. No tickets were available at the door because it was completely sold out! At the end of the show, John DeBella presented the service agency with a check for $15,000. If you were in the audience last night, we thank you for your donation. Our listeners are the best! Jim Breuer is best known for a laugh he has that sounds like a goat, giving him the nickname “Goat Boy.” He made up a bit using the goat sound where a guy with tourettes syndrome does karaoke for a living singing 80s songs in bars around the country. On SNL, the bit evolved to him hosting the fictional MTV program "Hey, Remember the 80s?" He was a member of SNL with Will Farrell and Tracy Morgan (1995-98). He impersonated both of them last night, and it was spot on and very funny. Breuer is also known for starring in the film “Half Baked” with Dave Chappelle. Breuer brought up the fact that this was a charity performance for veterans but it wasn’t just a passing thought. He then launched into a whole 30 minutes of jokes about his father who is a veteran of World War II. It wasn’t like he was making fun of him though, and at the end he even gave a statement that no matter what his father might do at the age of 90, there is no reason to be embarrassed because he served in WWII and he will always love him for that. The crowd applauded in kind. Breuer, 45, lives in Chester Township, NJ with his wife and three daughters. He tours the country now with his stand-up routine and has a radio show on satellite radio. He had a way of talking that was very slow, so it was easy to follow. I also noticed he didn’t use any profanity – not one word – and that, to me, was refreshing. Vinnie Brand opened the show but there were sound problems in the venue and it was hard to hear him unless you were sitting right up front. This was unfortunate because he is very funny. John DeBella has been hosting and supporting comedy acts his entire career here in Philadelphia. He was excited about last night, and said “wait until you see the next one!” Stay tuned.

30 FACTS ABOUT DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:02:00 -0600

From Pink Floyd's UK website: Dark Side has sold approximately 34 million copies worldwide. The album hit number one on the US charts for one week in 1973. David Gilmour had had a bet with manager Steve O'Rourke that the album wouldn't crack the US top 10. In the UK the album made it to the number two spot. When it was re-mastered and re-released for the 20th anniversary in 1993 with special packaging it made it to number 4. In Belgium and France it was No. 1, No. 2 in Austria, No. 3 in Australia, and No. 4 in Holland; it was No. 5 in Spain, Finland and Germany but not at the same time, and made it to No. 8 in Brazil in August 1973. The album is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for being on the charts longer than any other album in history, namely 591 consecutive weeks or 11.4 years in Billboard top 200! A total of approx 14 whole years (741 weeks) in and back in top 200, and a staggering 26 years in some Billboard chart or other. SoundScan, the chart tabulators in the US, recently listed the top 200 selling albums of the year 2002. Dark Side was again on that list. It sold roughly 417,000 copies in the US last year, making it the 200th top selling album. It is by far the oldest album on the list. The original title for the album was Eclipse (A Piece for Assorted Lunatics). The band were upset to find out that the progressive folk rock act Medicine Head had released an album with the title of "Dark Side of the Moon" as recently as 1972 on John Peel's Dandelion label. Since the release was less than successful sales-wise, the band decided go ahead with their plans. The music and lyrics for the entire album were written during a seven week period in which the band were preparing for a tour in which they desperately wanted to premier new material. Cue Cards with generic questions were written up by Roger and given to roadies, anyone at Abbey Road, doormen, and members of Wings including Paul and Linda McCartney. Approximately 20 questions were asked along the lines of, "Are you afraid of dying?". "When was the last time you were violent and were you in the right?", and "What does the phrase 'The Dark Side of the Moon' mean to you?". The most spontaneous answers to these questions appeared on the album. Paul and Linda didn't make the cut but Wings' guitarist Henry McColluch did providing the "I don't know I was really drunk at the time" response to the question regarding violent behaviour used at the fade out of Money. The "stoned" laughter used in the background of Speak to Me and Brain Damage is from Peter Watts, a road manager for the Floyd pictured on the back of the Ummagumma sleeve. His daughter, Naomi Watts, is a famous actress that has appeared in several films and was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002. Sadly, Peter Watts died of a drug overdose in 1976. Studio time would be typically interrupted for one of two reasons, either soccer or Monty Python television broadcasts. In fact, Pink Floyd were such Python fans that they used some of the money they made from the initial success of the album to help fund Monty Python's The Holy Grail film. The album was recorded at Abbey Road on then state of the art 16-track equipment. Roger created the tape loops necessary to achieve the rhythmic chiming of the sound effects for Money. Due to the technology of the time, this meant physically cutting and mending bits of tape together in precise measurements using a ruler and feeding these manually into a tape machine for duplication. The slide guitar heard on Breathe was a pedal steel that David Gilmour purchased in a pawnshop in Seattle back in 1968. Alan Parsons recommended Claire Torry for vocal duties on The Great Gig in the Sky. At the time Torry was an EMI staff songwriter who wanted to branch into vocals. Torry was paid double the standard session wage at the time for this particular session since it was on a Sunday. At the time, she was very happy with what she received. No one could foresee the impact and longevity the resulting album would have. Parsons received a Grammy as the record won the "Best Engineered Album" award. Australian radio listeners voted the album the best album to have sex to in 1990. The album marked the first time that Roger Waters wrote all of the lyrics. He has stated that he made a conscious effort to employ words that were very straightforward and easy to understand. The album was first performed live at the Dome in Brighton, England on the 20th of January 1972. Due to a tape malfunction, the concert only made it as far as 'Money' that evening, but the band continued to perform the suite at almost every show after that date right up until a performance at Knebworth on the 5th of July 1975. Hipgnosis studio suggested the album be issued as a gatefold with inserts of two posters, one for fans (photos of the band) and one for art (photo of pyramids), and two stickers, day and night, which refer to the touring aspect in the lyrics . All this was to be housed in a card box. EMI agreed to everything except the box. Hipgnosis provided the outer cover design, the prism against black, which referred to the band's inventive use of lights on stage, the triangularity symbolising mad ambition, and the cool graphic in answer to a request from Richard Wright for something less pictorial and more iconic. The design of the inner spread of the gatefold, featuring the spectrum heartbeat, echoing the audio heartbeat at the beginning of the album, was an idea from Roger Waters. Us and Them was originally written by Richard Wright in 1969 as an instrumental piano solo intended for use in Michelangelo Antonioni's Zabriskie Point film which the band had been commissioned to score. The piece, then known as The Violent Sequence, was to be used over slow-motion scenes of student / police riots at UCLA. It was rejected for the film and resurrected for Dark Side after Waters penned the lyrics. Tapes exist of the band performing it as The Violent Sequence early in 1970. The Great Gig in The Sky was originally known as The Mortality Sequence. It featured a similar piano introduction but no female vocals. Instead, taped readings from the Book of Ephesians, a recital of The Lord's Prayer, and a narrative from Malcolm Muggeridge, a controversial host of a religious program on the BBC, were used. A rough version of Brain Damage was written around the time of Meddle and was actually known as "The Dark Side of the Moon". The inspiration for Breathe was from a song Roger Waters had written and recorded in 1970 as part of the soundtrack for a film about human biology called "The Body". The opening lyric is the same in both songs. The original song was a protest of man's destruction of nature for profit, a theme that has appeared on more than a few Waters' compositions. Although the band made a point of not releasing any singles in Great Britain for ten years after 1969's Point Me at The Sky failed to make an impression, two singles from the album were issued in the States. An edited version of Money was issued in May of '73 backed with Any Colour You Like. This peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Top 40. An edited Us and Them backed with Time ("severely" edited with the rotatoms spliced unnaturally onto the end of the song in place of the Breathe reprise) was also issued in February of '74. Despite heavy FM airplay, the track wasn't AM radio friendly enough and the record only made it to 101 on the chart. The album has been released in various audiophile pressings and limited collector's editions including coloured vinyl editions. Colour completists would need to find a German pressing on white vinyl from 1977, both blue and clear vinyl versions from France also pressed in the late 70's, an Australian pink vinyl version (of the quad mix!) from 1988, and another white one from Holland also from 1977. In addition, there are two official picture discs of the vinyl version still circulating the collector's markets, one from the US on Capitol, and one from the UK only briefly available as part of a box set "The First XI" that was released in 1979 (only 1000 were made available to the public). EMI organized a launch of the album for the press at the London Planetarium. An interesting choice since at this time the band was trying hard to shed their image as a space-rock band. The quadraphonic mix, supervised by Alan Parsons, was to be used for this reception but instead the band learned that the record would be played back in stereo and through an inferior sound system. Only Richard Wright showed up. Life size cardboard cut-outs of the other band members were used in their absence. Pink Floyd were excited to be able to develop new material on the road but were horrified to learn of a bootleg album that was released of a complete performance of the piece recorded in February of 1972 at the Rainbow Theatre. The bootleg was issued a mere six weeks after the concert, about a full year prior to an official release. Professionally packaged, the unit reportedly sold in excess of 100,000 copies, many thinking it was the real thing. Throughout the 1990's rumours persisted that the album was intended to be played back while watching The Wizard of Oz. Many similarities were depicted between the music, lyrics, and the film. The band have denied that the classic film made an impression on them while recording the album, but if you want to judge for yourself be sure to start the CD at the third roar of the MGM lion at the start of the film! A little known fact about the album is that at the end of Eclipse, just as the final voice states that "there is no dark side of the moon really, as a matter of fact it's all dark", if you listen very closely, perhaps with your headphones on and the volume full blast (preferably with the new 5.1 SACD), you will hear an instrumental, muzak version of Ticket to Ride by the Beatles being played in the background. It was probably being played in the main offices of Abbey Road where the record was recorded and picked up by the microphones, perhaps while conducting the interview with Jerry Driscoll, the doorman at Abbey Road, which led to the response heard.

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- FEBRUARY 28, 1971

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:50:00 -0600

1. PEARL – JANIS JOPLIN (ME AND BOBBY MCGEE)2. ABRAXAS – SANTANA (BLACK MAGIC WOMAN/GYPSY QUEEN)3. ALL THINGS MUST PASS – GEORGE HARRISON (WHAT IS LIFE)4. PARANOID – BLACK SABBATH (PARANOID)5. PENDULUM – CCR (HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN)6. LED ZEPPELIN III – LED ZEPPELIN (IMMIGRANT SONG)7. STEPHEN STILLS – STEPHEN STILLS (LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH)8. AFTER THE GOLD RUSH – NEIL YOUNG (SOUTHERN MAN)9. EMERSON LAKE AND PALMER – EMERSON LAKE AND PALMER (LUCKY MAN)10. LAYLA AND ASSORTED LOVE SONGS - DEREK AND THE DOMINOES (LAYLA)

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - FEBRUARY 24, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:01:00 -0600

The George Harrison Birthday Special HOUR ONEDark HorseRoll Over BeethovenIsn’t It A PityYou’ll Know What To DoDon’t Let Me Wait Too LongDo You Want To Know A SecretCheer DownIt’s All Too Much (long version)BangladeshHOUR TWOSavoy TruffleI’d Have You Anytime (early take)Dear OneIf I Needed SomeoneHandle With Care – Traveling WilburysLong Long LongThink For YourselfThis Is LoveThe Inner Light (session outtake)The Inner Light (mono)Glad All OverWithin You Without You (vocals)P2 Vatican Blues (Last Saturday Night)All Things Must Pass – Billy Preston

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - FEBRUARY 17, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:04:00 -0600

HOUR ONEI’m So TiredAll Together NowOctopus’s Garden (vocals)I’ll Follow The SunI Will Always Be In Love With You (1960 recording)All You Need Is LoveOnce Upon A Long Ago – Paul McCartneyLove Me Do (version 2)Another GirlSexy Sadie (Peter Sellers Tape version)Death Of Samantha – Yoko OnoI Should Have Known BetterWhat You’re DoingI Am The WalrusHOUR TWOIf I Fell (mono)Everybody’s Trying To Be My BabyFaster – George HarrisonYesterday (Anthology 2 version)Dig A Pony (1-2-69)Hold Me TightIt’s Only LoveBirthdayThis BoyNobody Told Me (Bermuda demo) – John LennonYour Mother Should Know (2012 mix)Across the Universe (Glyn Johns mix)I’ve Just Seen A Face (mono)I’ll Get YouI’ll Cry Instead (US mono) NEXT WEEK - The George Harrison Birthday Special

Rod Stewart pushes tour back; new Philadelphia date

CDrue@wmgk.com(Cyndy Drue) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:26:00 -0600

Rod Stewart's Live the Life tour with Steve Winwood has been rescheduled. Philadelphia's April 12th date will now be December 11th at the Wells Fargo Center. Already purchased tickets? They are good for the new date. Otherwise, to get a refund you must return to place of purchase by Feb 22nd. Here's more. In other concert news, the two Lady Gaga shows next week, Feb 19 + 20 have been cancelled due to upcoming hip surgery. More here.

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - FEBRUARY 10, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:01:00 -0600

HOUR ONEI’m Happy Just To Dance With You (mono)Helter Skelter (Rock Band mix)Cold Turkey – John Lennon/Plastic Ono BandTill There Was YouMaggie Mae/Fancy Me Chances (1-24-69 outtake)Her Majesty (1-9-69 outtake)She Said She SaidWhy Don’t We Do It In The RoadWhen I Get HomeGoodnight – Matthew SweetKansas City/Hey Hey Hey Hey (BBC 8-6-63)Beware of Darkness (live at Concert For Bangladesh) – George Harrison Run For Your LifeOh! DarlingThe Ballad Of John And YokoHOUR TWOYou Won’t See MeDear Prudence (Rock Band mix)A World Without Love (Paul demo)A World Without Love – Peter And GordonDoctor Robert (mono)Hi Hi Hi (stripped down mix) – WingsIn My LifeOne After 909Mother Nature’s Son (Kinfauns demo)Anna (Go To Him)A Taste Of HoneyTwist And ShoutGetting BetterDevil In Her HeartOh My My

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- FEBRUARY 7, 1983

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:26:00 -0600

1. GET NERVOUS – PAT BENATAR (SHADOWS OF THE NIGHT)2. HELLO, I MUST BE GOING – PHIL COLLINS (I DON’T CARE ANYMORE)3. COMBAT ROCK – THE CLASH (SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO)4. LONG AFTER DARK – TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS (YOU GOT LUCKY)5. EMOTIONS IN MOTION – BILLY SQUIER (EVERYBODY WANTS YOU)6. AMERICAN FOOL – JOHN COUGAR (JACK AND DIANE)7. I CAN’T STAND STILL – DON HENLEY (DIRTY LAUNDRY)8. PYROMANIA – DEF LEPPARD (PHOTOGRAPH)9. IT’S HARD – WHO (EMINENCE FRONT)10. CUT – GOLDEN EARRING (TWILIGHT ZONE)

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - FEBRUARY 3, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0600

HOUR ONEGood Morning Good MorningThings We Said TodayPiggiesWords Of LoveNot A Second TimeI’m Down (mono)Old Brown Shoe (1-27-69)You’re Going To Lose That GirlAll My LovingYou Know My Name (Look Up My Number)Act Naturally – Ringo Starr and Buck OwensCan’t Buy Me LoveThe Word (Rock Band mix)Two Of UsApple Of My Eye – BadfingerDig ItHOUR TWOHoney Don’tSun King/Mean Mr. Mustard/Polythene Pam/She Came In through The Bathroom WindowInstant Karma – John LennonWe Can Work It OutNowhere Man (live at Circus Krone, Germany, 1966)She Loves YouHelp (US version with intro)Here Comes The SunGet On The Right Thing – Paul McCartney & WingsWaitDevil In Her HeartLet It Be (1-31-69 outtake, “Brother Malcolm” version)Revolution (Kinfauns demo)

New TV show based in Philadelphia premieres Thursday

CDrue@wmgk.com(Cyndy Drue) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:52:00 -0600

The new TV series "Do No Harm" that is based in Philadelphia will premiere on NBC this Thursday, January 31 at 10 pm. The show has been in production since August all over the area, and finishes up the season of shows this Saturday. Some of the locations you will recognize include Market Street in Center City, Philadelphia City Hall, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square, parts of Northeast Philly, Chestnut Hill train station and the Allentown airport, among others. Steven Pasquale stars as a neurosurgeon who lives a double life, doing good by day and then destructive things at night. This Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde personality is what drives the story. In the pilot episode that airs Thursday and is available online now, you'll hear the Stones "Paint it Black." There hasn't been a TV show based and shot here in Philadelphia since "Hack" (2002-2004). These shows provide work for hundreds of local actors and crew, and brings business to hotels, restaurants, etc. Pennsylvania offers some tax incentives to producers to come here, and does it help that NBC is now owned by Comcast, where the world headquarters are here in Philadelphia? Other stars include Phylicia Rashad from the Cosby show, and Alana de la Garza formerly of Law and Order (both pictured with Pasquale).

DON HENLEY INTERVIEW WITH ANDRE - 1/29/13

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:30:00 -0600

It's always a pleasure to chat with one of Classic Rock's elite members, who is doing a solo show at Revel in A.C. this Friday night. Don gave us a lot of info about the upcoming Eagles documentary airing on Showtime in a few weeks, plus he told us some great details about an Eagles world tour later this year (I asked him if they're coming to Phlly), his new solo album, his inducting Randy Newman into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and his disdain for social media! We aired a clip of this interview on MGK, but here is the whole thing for you to enjoy.

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - JANUARY 27, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0600

HOUR ONECry Baby CryGot To Get You Into My LifeChild Of Nature (Kinfauns demo)Only A Northern SongI Owe It All To You – Paul McCartneyBaby’s In Black (live in Houston 8-19-65, evening show)Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The EndChainsMaxwell’s Silver Hammer (mostly instrumental!)There’s A PlaceDear Yoko – John LennonRocky Raccoon (from acetate)I’m A LoserFor You BlueHOUR TWOI Feel FineI WillI’ll Be BackI Saw Her Standing ThereI Lost My Little Girl (1-25-69 outtake)Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band/A Day In The LifeFrom Me To YouFor No OneSee Yourself – George HarrisonPenny LaneBesame Mucho (Anthology 1 version)I Call Your Name (US Second Album mix)SomethingCome Together

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- JANUARY 24, 1977

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:05:00 -0600

1. WINGS OVER AMERICA – PAUL MCCARTNEY AND WINGS (MAYBE I’M AMAZED)2. HOTEL CALIFORNIA – EAGLES (LIFE IN THE FAST LANE)3. BOSTON – BOSTON (PEACE OF MIND)4. FLY LIKE AN EAGLE – STEVE MILLER BAND (ROCK’N ME)5. FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE – PETER FRAMPTON (DO YOU FEEL LIKE WE DO)6. A NIGHT ON THE TOWN – ROD STEWART (TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT)7. A NEW WORLD RECORD – ELO (DO YA)8. A DAY AT THE RACES – QUEEN (SOMEBODY TO LOVE)9. NIGHT MOVES – BOB SEGER (NIGHT MOVES)10. LEFTOVERTURE – KANSAS (CARRY ON WAYWARD SON)

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - JANUARY 20, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0600

HOUR ONETell Me What You SeeI Need YouLucy In The Sky With Diamonds (instrumental track)Hey Jude (mono)BoysThe Fool On The Hill (LOVE version)Bad BoyDrive My CarNowhere To Go (unreleased demo) – George HarrisonOb-La-Di Ob-La-DaThank You Girl (live BBC 5-13-63)Here There And Everywhere (from Real Love CD single)I Wanna Be Your Man – The Rolling StonesBaby You’re A Rich ManFixing A Hole (mono)HOUR TWOStrawberry Fields Forever (mono)Don’t Bother Me#9 Dream – John LennonEleanor RigbyThe Continuing Story Of Bungalow BillI Me Mine (Anthology 3)You Really Got A Hold On MeMartha My DearWhat Goes OnAsk Me WhyCut Me Some Slack – Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, Pat SmearLove You ToLovely Rita (vocals)Any Time At All

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- JANUARY 17, 1980

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:50:00 -0600

1. THE WALL – PINK FLOYD (COMFORTABLY NUMB)2. IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR – LED ZEPPELIN (FOOL IN THE RAIN)3. DAMN THE TORPEDOES – TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS (DON’T DO ME LIKE THAT)4. FREEDOM AT POINT ZERO - JEFFERSON STARSHIP (JANE)5. THE LONG RUN – EAGLES (THE LONG RUN)6. HEAD GAMES – FOREIGNER (HEAD GAMES)7. TUSK – FLEETWOOD MAC (SARA)8. NIGHT IN THE RUTS – AEROSMITH (REMEMBER WALKING IN THE SAND)9. NO NUKES OST (DEVIL WITH A BLUE DRESS MEDLEY – BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN)10. DEGUELLO – ZZ TOP (CHEAP SUNGLASSES)

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - JANUARY 13, 2013

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0600

HOUR ONEMagical Mystery Tour (2012 movie mix)ChainsMichelle (vocal mix)Yer Blues (Kinfauns demo)Figure Of Eight – Paul McCartneyTaxman (mono)Slow DownSgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club BandWith A Little Help From My FriendsGirlDay After Day – BadfingerBack In The USSRLook At Me (1968 demo) – John LennonEvery Little ThingMatchbox (live at Star Club 12/28/62)You Never Give Me Your MoneyHOUR TWOI Want To Tell YouYes It Is (take 1)You’ll Be MineLady MadonnaBaby It’s YouBlue Jay WayHey Bulldog (vocals)Day TripperWhen I’m Sixty-FourI Want You (She’s So Heavy)Miss O’Dell – George HarrisonDizzy Miss Lizzie (raw feed from Shea Stadium)Eleanor Rigby – Vanilla Fudge

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- JANUARY 10, 1973

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:50:00 -0600

1. SEVENTH SOJOURN – MOODY BLUES (I’M JUST A SINGER IN A ROCK AND ROLL BAND)2. CAN’T BUY A THRILL – STEELY DAN (DO IT AGAIN)3. EXILE ON MAIN STREET – ROLLING STONES (TUMBLING DICE)4. TOMMY – THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHAMBRE CHOIR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS (PINBALL WIZARD – ROD STEWART)5. NEVER A DULL MOMENT – ROD STEWART (YOU WEAR IT WELL)6. HONKY CHATEAU – ELTON JOHN (ROCKET MAN)7. BIG BAMBU – CHEECH AND CHONG (SISTER MARY ELEPHANT)8. TOULOUSE STREET – DOOBIE BROTHERS (LISTEN TO THE MUSIC)9. TRANSFORMER – LOU REED (WALK ON THE WILD SIDE)10. THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS – DAVID BOWIE (SUFFRAGETTE CITY)

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- JANUARY 3, 1982

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:46:00 -0600

1. GHOST IN THE MACHINE – THE POLICE (EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC)2. FOREIGNER 4 – FOREIGNER (JUKEBOX HERO)3. ESCAPE – JOURNEY (DON’T STOP BELIEVING)4. BELLA DONNA – STEVIE NICKS (EDGE OF SEVENTEEN)5. TATTOO YOU – ROLLING STONES (START ME UP)6. SHAKE IT UP – THE CARS (SHAKE IT UP)7. TONIGHT I’M YOURS – ROD STEWART (YOUNG TURKS)8. FREEZE FRAME – J. GEILS BAND (CENTERFOLD)9. DIARY OF A MADMAN – OZZY OSBOURNE (FLYING HIGH AGAIN)10. ABACAB – GENESIS (ABACAB)

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES - DECEMBER 23, 2012

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0600

HOUR ONEGeorge Harrison Christmas GreetingDing Dong Ding Dong – George HarrisonWinter Wonderland – Ringo Starr1963 Christmas MessageAll I Want For Christmas Is A Beatles – Dora Bryan1964 Christmas MessageGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – The Fab Four1965 Christmas MessageRingo Bells – Three Blond Mice1965 Christmas Outtake (Marquee Studios 10-19-65)C’mon Christmas, Christmas C’Mon – Ringo StarrThe Christmas Song – Paul McCartneyHOUR TWOJohn And Yoko Christmas Greeting (Ascot, 1970)Happy Xmas (War Is Over) – John & Yoko1966 Christmas MessageI Want A Beatle For Christmas – Becky Lee Beck1967 Christmas Message1968 Christmas MessageAll You Need Is Elves – Bob Rivers’ Twisted Christmas1969 Christmas MessageWonderful Christmastime (long version) – Paul McCartney MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES! THERE WILL BE NO BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES ON 102.9 MGK DUE TO THE REPLAY OF THE PHILLY 500 COUNTDOWN. YOU CAN HEAR THE 12/30 SHOW ON KSLX.COM FROM 9-11am ET.

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- DECEMBER 20, 1978

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:45:00 -0600

1. 52ND STREET – BILLY JOEL (BIG SHOT)2. DOUBLE VISION – FOREIGNER (DOUBLE VISION)3. JAZZ – QUEEN (FAT BOTTOMED GIRLS)4. BACKLESS – ERIC CLAPTON (PROMISES)5. SOME GIRLS – ROLLING STONES (MISS YOU)6. PIECES OF EIGHT – STYX (RENEGADE)7. DOG AND BUTTERFLY – HEART (STRAIGHT ON)8. TOTO – TOTO (HOLD THE LINE)9. DON’T LOOK BACK – BOSTON (DON’T LOOK BACK)10. WHO ARE YOU – THE WHO (WHO ARE YOU)

THURSDAY TOP 10 COUNTDOWN -- DECEMBER 13, 1974

AGardner@wmgk.com(Andre Gardner) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:50:00 -0600

IT’S ONLY ROCK AND ROLL – ROLLING STONES (IT’S ONLY ROCK AND ROLL) WAR CHILD – JETHRO TULL (BUNGLE IN THE JUNGLE) NOT FRAGILE – BACHMAN TURNER OVERDRIVE (YOU AIN’T SEEN NOTHING YET) STREETLIFE SERENADE – BILLY JOEL (THE ENTERTAINER) LIVE AT THE TOWER PHILADELPHIA – DAVID BOWIE (REBEL REBEL) ELDORADO – ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (CAN’T GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD) ODDS AND SODS – THE WHO (LONG LIVE ROCK) CARIBOU – ELTON JOHN (DON’T LET THE SUN GO DOWN ON ME) WEDDING ALBUM – CHEECH AND CHONG (EARACHE MY EYE) SECOND HELPING – LYNYRD SKYNYRD (SWEET HOME ALABAMA)

93-year-old C. Everett Koop takes a bride - April 17, 2010

CDrue@wmgk.com(Cyndy Drue) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:59:00 -0500

Who says you can’t fall in love and get married at the age of 93? Not C. Everett Koop, former US Surgeon General. After being a widower for three years, (his wife of nearly 60 years died in February, 2007), Dr. Koop found love again with Cora Hogue, a staff member of Tenth Presbyterian Church, where he is a member. Tenth Church at 17th & Spruce was packed to the rafters with members and well-wishers wanting to witness this momentous occasion. Ms. Hogue, who has never been married, wore a lace-filled, long, white bridal gown with two white flowers in her hair. Dr. Koop donned his trademark ceremonial military uniform complete with medals. He still sports a beard with no mustache, as he has for many years. The ceremony was officiated by the Reverends Phil Ryken and Kenneth Larter. Ruth Naomi Floyd sang a solo called “It is well with my Soul.” Although he is most well known to have been surgeon general, (under President Ronald Reagan 1982-89), Dr. Koop spent 35 years in Philadelphia as Surgeon-in-Chief at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). There, he performed ground breaking procedures on conjoined twins and saved the lives of countless children. The two newlyweds will reside in Dr. Koop’s home in New Hampshire. Here’s hoping for a long marriage together. After all, life doesn’t end just because you’re a nonagenarian. It’s the new octogenarian, isn’t it? (photos by Cyndy Drue)