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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 22, 1969 Hour 19 (0:50:46)

… a number of crazes swept through 1962 – the twist, the Bossa-Nova, and the lifestyle and beat of surfing …
[Description by Uncle Ricky]This exhibit, contributed by Norm Garr, presents Hour 19 of the First and Original History Of Rock And Roll, as broadcast by KHJ on Saturday, February 22, 1969.

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. Our best guess is that the content in this part was broadcast between 6 and 7 AM. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

Pop Music from 1961 and 1962, an era of Top 40 with exceptional variety, is featured in this segment. Comments from Neil Sedaka and Ray Charles are included. You’ll also hear Brian Wilson define “surfing” music.

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