… Be Free! You’re not free enough …
[Description by Uncle Ricky]
Hour 37 of the First and Original History Of Rock And Roll, contributed by Norm Garr, begins a two-hour examination of “The Singers”, and focuses on solo performances. It begins with an exclusive 93KHJ History of Rock and Roll introductory perfomance, and is followed by the dazzling and superb production of Bill Mouzis.After the introductory artists, Dionne Warwick and her hit records get a lot of attention. Then, about 30 minutes in, there is a brilliant composite of what are mostly considered “novelty tunes” today, named “non-singing-singers” here. This is not to be missed. Warwick, Ray Charles and Marvin Gaye are featured with spoken-word history.
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 broadcast by KHJ on Sunday, February 23, 1969, between Midnight and 1AM. This hour contained only one, if any, commercial announcements. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.
