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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 22, 1969 Hour 35 (0:55:55)

… Well, after The Beatles, I’d say, The Boston Pops …

[Description by Uncle Ricky]Hour 35 of the First and Original History Of Rock And Roll, contributed by Norm Garr, focuses on 1965.
Norm’s recordings are copies from the tapes given to listeners who won a complete set of this original HR&R. They are one generation down from the masters, containing program content only – no news, no commercials. It was originally broadcast by KHJ on Saturday, February 22, 1969, between 10 and 11 PM. It is also the first tape of this series with serious technical issues, at least during the second part. Because of some unfortunate distortion and “splatter”, the music in the second half of this exhibit was restored.

Only 4 minutes of commerical time was scheduled for this hour. Included: Peter Noone (Herman’s Hermits) talks with Elvis Presley, Bobby Hatfield (The Righteous Brothers) defines “soul”, and Sir Douglas (of his Quintet) reminisces about his first hit. Stevie Wonder and John Sebastian (The Lovin’ Spoonful) also appear in this installment of the Rockumentary. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

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