Two Sides of Music 2 of 3

Children's Writers

Freaky Friday.

Sun Themes

Education

St. Patrick's Day

Generosity

"Do They Know It's Christmas?"

-History of the song, artists and recording at Shaw Studios (London, UK)

Resources:

Do They Know It's Christmas? - Music & Lyrics by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure (Single, 1984)

The Band Aid Story (2004 Documentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC1MsH_CB_0

Christmas Week 3

A 1930s Prairie Christmas Memory (Auntie Stella Mumford) 

Christmas Radio Program including: Christmas Music and the story, "One Christmas Tree" which tells of my family receiving a Christmas Hamper in 1968.

American Thanksgiving

The Fundrive 2022 Edition

Truth & Reconciliation

Canada Week 2

Vancouver 1

Summertime

Special Days

Love Letter

Howell

My Dad

Music Idols of My Life

Colours

The colours of my life. 

World Radio Day (February 13, 2021)

In recognition of World Radio Day, this evening's broadcast focuses on radio broadcasting to include music that references radio as well as the following narratives and documentary:

Radio Tale #7: Riding the Prairie Airwaves [15 minutes]

Radio Tale #12: On the Cover of Musical Influence [15 minutes]

Documentary: Radio on the Canadian Prairies (part of the Making Time for Radio Documentary Series, 2015)  [15 minutes]

Radio Tale #25B: Eggs on Toast

This personal narrative explores an early childhood memory of regular morning awakening to my dad getting ready for work when I crawled out of bed to help him eat his poached eggs on toast.

References

Chapin, H. (1975). Tangled up puppet. [Recorded by Harry Chapin]. On The gold medal collection [CD]. New York, NY: Elektra. (1988).

Radio Tale #27: The Path

This personal narrative explores – in a nutshell – the journey of graduate school in which a path is laid, and how by following this path I come full circle. This circling occurs first, through reflections of childhood songs and then, the memory of my family’s 1976 road trip to the Canadian Prairies when The Carpenters sing of being young, listening to the radio and “waiting for my favorite songs….”

References

Bettis, J., & Carpenter, R. (1973). Yesterday once more. [Recorded by The Carpenters]. Now & Then [LP]. Hollywood, CA: A&M.

Chapin, H. (1999). Story of a life. [Recorded by Harry Chapin]. On The gold medal collection [CD]. New York, NY: Elektra. (1988).

Lennon, J., & McCartney, J. (1970b). The long and winding road. [Recorded by The Beatles]. On Let it be [LP]. London, UK: Apple.

Machedo, A. (1987). Proverbios y Cantqres (F. J. Varela, Trans.), (p. 63). Ediciones Dauro. (1930).

Varela, F. (1987). Laying down a path in the walking. In W. I. Thompson (Ed.), GAIA: A way of knowing – political implications of the new biology (pp. 48-64). Hudson, NY: Lindisfarne.

Young, N. (1972). Heart of gold. [Recorded by Neil Young]. On Harvest [LP]. Woodside, CA; Nashville, TN; London, UK: Reprise.

Radio Tale #23: Return to the Prairie Homestead

This personal narrative explores my return to my mother’s prairie homestead in McGee Saskatchewan, spending time on the land to write her life, and the music that reflects this experience

References

Denver, J. (1974). Back home again. [Recorded by John Denver]. On Back home again [LP]. Los Angeles, CA: RCA.

Lennon, J., & McCartney, J. (1968). While my guitar gently weeps. [Recorded by Santana, Indie.Arie & Yo-yo Ma]. On Guitar heaven: The greatest guitar classics of all time [CD]. London, UK: Arista.   

Loesser, F. (1956). Standing on the corner. [Recorded by Doris Day]. On Magic moments: The best of ‘50s pop. Shout! [CD]. Manchester, UK: Factory (2004).

Loesser, F. (1956). Standing on the corner. [Recorded by Dean Martin]. On The capitol recordings [CD]. Los Angeles, CA: Capitol Records. (1956/2013).

Loggins, K. (2000). Turn around. On More songs from pooh corner [LP]. Los Angeles, CA: SONY/BMG

Stevens, C. (1971). Morning has broken. On Teaser and the firecat [LP]. London, UK; USA: Island/A&M.

Twain, S. (1997). You’ve got a way. On Come on over [LP]. Nashville, TN: Masterfonics.

Radio Tale #21: Facebook, Fiction & the Trouble with Fame

This personal narrative explores identity, how people present themselves on social media and the true meaning of fictions, non-fiction and fame. Unlike most of the 27 tales, this radio tale is a commentary piece.

References

Bowie, D., Aloman, J., & Lennon, J. (1975). Fame. [Recorded by David Bowie]. On Young Americans [LP]. Philadelphia, PA: RCA.

Casey, W., & Jacobs, J. (1978). Look at me I’m Sandra Dee. [Recorded by Stockard Channing]. On Grease soundtrack [LP]. Los Angeles, CA: RSO.

Cicconi, M., J. Frost, Harry, J. (2012). Masterpiece. [Recorded by Madonna]. On MDNA [CD]. Santa Monica, CA: Interscope, 2012.

Gore, M., & Pitchford, D. (1980). Fame. [Recorded by Irene Cara]. On Fame  soundtrack [LP]. New York, NY: RSO.

Digital products international. (2016). Memorex. (1961).

Sting. (1983). Every breath you take. [Recorded by The Police]. On Synchronicity [LP]. Montreal, QC: A&M.

Radio Tale #17: Boyfriends,  Boxes and Books

This personal narrative explores leaving home for the first time, the school of hard knocks, and growing up.

References

Dylan, B. (1974). The times they are a-changin’. [Recorded by Bob Dylan]. On Bob Dylan’s greatest hits vol. II [LP]. New York, NY: Columbia. (1971). 

Kelly, T., & Steinberg, B. (1984). Like a virgin. [Recorded by Madonna]. On Like a virgin [LP]. New York, NY: Sire/Warner Bros.

McDermott, J. (1992). Danny boy. [Recorded by John McDermott]. On Danny boy [CD]. CAN.: EMI.

Michaels, G. (1984). Wake me up before you go-go. [Recorded by Wham!]. On Make it big [LP]. London, UK; Los Angeles, CA: Epic/Columbia.

Petty, T., & Lynne, J. (1989). Free falling. [Recorded by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers]. On Full moon fever [CD]. Hollywood, CA; Antelope, CA: MCA.

Simon, P. (1964). Sounds of silence. [Recorded by Disturbed]. On Immortalized [CD]. Las Vegas, NV: Reprise. (2007).

Simon, P. (1970). The boxer. [Recorded by Simon & Garfunkel]. On Bridge over troubled water [LP]. New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA: Columbia.

Radio Tale #19: Settling or Settling Down

This personal narrative explores my first experience of becoming engaged and running a home, having things go sideways and knowing when it’s time to leave, and recognizing the difference between settling down (through choice) and settling (because of fear). Unlike most of the narratives, this radio tale is a combination of personal narrative and commentary.

References

Cole, P. (1997). Where have all the cowboys gone. [Recorded by Paula Cole]. On Women and song [CD]. New York, NY: WEA.

Colvin, S. (1998). Sunny came home. [Recorded by Shawn Colvin]. On A few small repairs [CD]. New York, NY: Columbia.

Fels, L. (2014). Welcoming the stranger home. In R. E. Martin, M. Korchinski, L. Fels & C. Leggo (Eds.), Arresting hope: Women taking action in prison health inside out (pp. 220-225). Toronto, ON: Inanna Publications.

Gershwin, G., & Gershwin, I. (1937). Let’s call the whole thing off. [Recorded by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong]. [Single]. (1956). Retrieved from https://genius.com/Ella-fitzgerald

Todd, C., Todd, B., Kenny, N., & Kenny, C. (1930). Laughing at life. [Recorded by Billie Holiday]. [Single]. New York, NY: Okeh. (1940).

Radio Tale #13: Falling Down the Rabbit Hole

This personal narrative explores the teen years and the peer pressure of drugs from unexpected places, and how drugs can separate the best of friends.

References

Cale, J. J. (1976). Cocaine. [Recorded by Eric Clapton]. On Slowhand [LP]. London, UK: RSO, (1977).

Carroll, L. (1865/1872). Alice’s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass (H. Haughton, Ed.). London, UK: Penguin Classics. (1998).

Harder, E. (1981). Obstacle dimensions. In E. Hamazaki (Ed.), Focus (p.112). Vancouver, BC: Gladstone Secondary School.    

Hughes, R. (2019). The story behind the song: White rabbit by Jefferson Airplane. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.loudersound.com/features/ the-story-behind-the-song-white-rabbit-by-jefferson-airplane

Nielsen, R. (1978). Surrender. [Recorded by Cheap Trick]. Cheap trick at Budokan [LP]. Nippon Budokan, Tokyo: Epic. (1979).   

Slick, G. (1967). White rabbit. [Recorded by Jefferson Airplane]. On Surrealistic pillow [LP]. Hollywood, CA: RCA Victor.

Slick, G. [Interview]. (2013). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= GKtFLDmIXrg

Radio Tale #15: Fries & Gravy and Three Songs for a Quarter

This personal narrative explores the music of my youth, and centers around the high school years when I hung out at a Vancouver greasy spoon with my closest girl friends, a group of seven, where we listened to jukebox tunes and told stories over fries and gravy, tea and coffee, and smouldering cigarettes.

 References

Bolan, M. (1971). Bang a gong (Get it on). [Recorded by T. Rex]. On Electric warrior [LP]. London, UK: Regal Zonophone/Fly/EMI/Reprise.   

Guthrie, A. (1967). Alice’s restaurant. [Recorded by Arlo Guthrie]. On Alice’s  restaurant [LP]. Los Angeles, CA: Reprise/Warner Bros.

Jagger, M., & Richards, K. (1967). Ruby Tuesday. [Recorded by The Rolling Stones]. On Between the buttons [LP]. London, UK: Decca.

Jagger, M, & Richards, K. (1973). Angie. [Recorded by The Rolling Stones]. On Goats head soup [LP]. Kingston, JAM; London, UK; Los Angeles, CA: Rolling Stone.

Hayward, J. (1967). Nights in white satin. [Recorded by The Moody Blues]. On Nights in white satin [LP]. London, UK: Deram/Decca Records.

Lewis, C. S. (1950/1998). The lion, the witch and the wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia). New York, NY: Collins.

Plant, R., & Page, J. (1971). Stairway to heaven. [Recorded by Led Zeppelin]. On The song remains the same [LP]. Swan Song. London, UK/New York City, NY: Swan Song. (1973).

Plant, R., Page, J., & Jones, J. P. (1972). All of my love [Recorded by Led Zeppelin]. On  House of the holy [LP]. London, UK: Atlantic.

Roesner, D. “Buck Dharma”. (1976). (Don’t fear) the reaper. [Recorded by Blue Oyster Cult]. On Agents of fortune [LP]. New York, NY: Columbia. 

Rostill, J., & Welch, B. (1974). Please Mr. please. [Recorded by Olivia Newton John]. On Have you never been mellow [LP]. London, UK: EMI. (1975). 

Stewart, A. (1976). Year of the cat. [Recorded by Al Stewart]. On Year of the cat [LP]. London, UK: RCA.

Wilson, A., & Wilson, N. (1975). On Dreamboat Annie. [Recorded by Heart]. On Dreamboat Annie [LP]. Vancouver, BC: Mushroom Records.   

Radio Tale #12: On the Cover of Musical Influence

This personal narrative explores the music of my teen years and those who have influenced my musical soundtrack.

References

Andersson, B., & Uvaeus, B. (1977). Thank you for the music. [Recorded by ABBA]. On The album [LP]. Stockholm, SE: Polar.

Chapin, H. (1980). Remember when the music. [Recorded by Harry Chapin]. On The gold medal collection [CD]. New York, NY: Elektra. (1988).

Jones, R. L. (1979). Chuck E’s in love. On Rickie Lee Jones [LP]. Burbank, CA: Warner Bros.

Lennon, J., & McCartney, P. (1967a). A little help from my friends. [Recorded by Joe Cocker]. On With a little help from my friends [LP]. London, UK: Regal Zonophone. (1968).

Mercury, F. (1984). Radio ga ga. [Recorded by Queen]. On The works [LP]. London, UK: EMI/ Capitol.   

Mitchell, J. (1971). California. [Recorded by Joni Mitchell]. On Blue [LP]. Hollywood, CA: Reprise.

Sacks, O. (2007). Musicophilia: Tales of music and the brain. New York, NY: Knopf.

Silverstein, S. (1972). The cover of the rolling stones. [Recorded by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show]. On Sloppy seconds [LP]. Los Angeles, CA: Columbia.

Stevens, R. (1974). The streak. On Boogity boogity – A tribute to the comic genius of Ray Stevens [LP]. USA: Asylum-Curb.

Waters, R. (1979). Another brick in the wall, part II. [Recorded by Pink Floyd]. On The wall [LP]. London, UK; New York, NY: Harvest/Columbia.

Radio Tale #6: David Cassidy, I Think I Loved You

This narrative explores an early memory of the year I discovered there was no Santa Clause but that there was David Cassidy.

References 

Chinn, N., & Chapman, M. (1978). Stumblin’ in. [Recorded by Suzie Quatro & Chris Norman]. On If you knew Suzi [LP]. Glendale, CA; Cologne, DE; Paris, FR: Rak Records.

Romeo, T. (1970). I think I love you. [Recorded by The Partridge Family]. On The Partridge family album [LP]. New York, NY: Bell.

Taylor, J. (Lyricist), & Mozart, A. (Composer). (1806). Twinkle, twinkle little star. In J. Taylor & A. Taylor (Eds.), Rhymes for the nursery. London, UK: Darton & Harvey. (1804).

Radio Tale #9: Sixteen Candles & Four Girls on a Saturday Night

This narrative explores my first teenage movie with my older sister and the music of the 50s.

References

Cummings, B., Wallace, B., & Winter, K. (1974). Clap for the wolfman. [Recorded by The Guess Who]. On American graffiti [LP]. Chicago, IL: MCA Records/ GT. 1973.

Fassert, F. (1958). Barbara Ann. [Recorded by The Beach Boys]. On Beach boys’ party! [LP]. Hollywood, CA: Capitol, 1965.

Freedman, M.C., & Myers, J. E. (1952). (We’re gonna) Rock around the clock. [Recorded by Bill Haley & the Comets]. On American graffiti [LP]. Chicago, IL: MCA Records/GT. (1973).

Glen, A. (1953). Cryin’ in the Chapel. [Recorded by Sonny Till and the Orioles]. On American graffiti [LP]. Chicago, IL: MCA Records/GT. (1973).

Lucas, G., (Director). (1973). American graffiti. [Motion Picture]. Warner Bros.

Luther, D., & Khent, A. R. (1958). Sixteen candles. [Recorded by The Crest]. On  American graffiti [LP]. Chicago, IL: MCA Records/GT. (1973).

Nobel, R., Connelly, J., & Campbell, R. (1931). Goodnight sweetheart. [Recorded by The Spaniels]. On American graffiti [LP]. Chicago, IL: MCA Records/GT. (1973).

Sedaka, N. (1961). Sweet sixteen. [Recorded by Bill Haley & the Comets]. On American graffiti [LP]. Chicago, IL: MCA Records/GT. (1973).

Radio Tale #2: You’re a Song

This personal narrative explores how music influences people’s life, identity and means for expression, and how song lyrics can be an extension of the living story.

References

Cixous, H., Clark, K., & Cohen, C. (1976). The laugh of the medusa. Signs, 1(4), 875-893. Retrieved from http://links.jstor.org/sici? sici=0097-9740%28197622%291 %3A4%3C875%3ATLOTM%3E2.0.CO% 3B2-V

Diamond, N. (1972). Play me. [Recorded by Neil Diamond]. On Moods [LP]. Los Angeles, CA: Uni.

Germanotto, S. J. A., & Warren, D. (Writers). (2015). Till it happens to you. [Recorded by Lady Gaga]. On The hunting ground [DVD: Film Documentary]. Los Angeles CA: The Weinstein group.

LaPrise, L. (1942). The hokey pokey song. [Recorded by Ray Anthony]. [Single]. Los Angeles, CA: Capitol, (1952).

Little Fox. (n.d.). Punchinello. [Recorded by Little Fox]. [Single]. Retrieved from www.mp3juices.cc

Raposo, J. (1973). Sing. [Recorded by The Carpenters]. On Now & then [LP].  Hollywood, CA: A&M.

Ripoll, S. I. M., & Mendez, L. (2001). Underneath your clothes. [Recorded by Shakira]. On Laundry service [CD]. Miami, FL; Nassau, BS: Epic.

Safka, M. (1970). Look what they’ve done to my song, Ma. [Recorded by Melanie Safka]. On Candles in the rain [LP]. London, UK/New York, NY/San Francisco, CA: Buddah.   

Snowber, C. (2004). Embodied prayer: Towards wholeness body, mind, soul. Kelowna, BC: Northstone.

Snowber, C. (Dec 2005). The mentor as artist: A poetic exploration of listening, creating, and mentoring. In Mentoring and Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 13(3), 345-352. 

Timmins, M., & Timmins, M. (1996). Musical key. [Recorded by Cowboy Junkies]. On Lay it down [CD]. Lay it Down Records: Kasshabog Lake, ON.   

Radio Tale #4: Downtown, The Great Escape

This personal narrative explores my perception of psychiatric hospitals and of my mother’s experience of being a patient in psychiatric hospitals, and how music was a solace to my mother throughout her life.

References

Forman, M., (Director). (1975). One flew over the cuckoo’s nest. [Film]. United Artists.

Hatch, T. (1964). Downtown. [Recorded by Petula Clark]. On Downtown [LP]. London, UK: Pye/Warner Bros./Disuqes Vogue. (1965).

John, E., & Taupin, B. (1989). Sacrifice. [Recorded by Elton John]. On Sleeping with the past [CD]. Randers, DK: MCA/Rocket.

Karr, M. (2015). The art of memoir. New York, NY: HarperCollins.   

Kaysen, S. (1993). Girl, interrupted. Oahu, HI: Turtle Bay Books.   

Kesey, K. (1962). One flew over the cuckoo’s nest. New York, NY: Viking Press.   

Mangold, J. (Director)., (1999). Girl, interrupted [Film]. New York, NY: Columbia Pictures. 

Sherman, R. B., & Sherman, R. M. (1964). Just a spoonful of sugar. [Recorded by Julie Andrews]. On Disney ultimate hits [LP/mp3 file]. Los Angeles, CA: Universal Music. Retrieved from http://www.mp3juices.ca

Radio Tale #5: Loser’s Weep

This narrative explores my childhood experience of moving to a new city, and illustrates how music can be an extension of voice and a reflection of early experiences.

References

Anka, P. (1975). Times of your life. [Recorded by Paul Anka]. On Times of your life [LP]. Los Angeles, CA: United Artists.

Bergman, A., Bergman, M., & Hamlisch, M. (1973). The way we were. [Recorded by Barbra Streisand].  On The way we were [LP]. New York, NY: Columbia.

Earle, S. (1999). Losers weep. [Recorded by Stacey Earle & Steve Earle]. On Simple gearle [CD]. Nashville, TN: Gearle Records.

Loggins, K. (1994). Back to pooh corner. [Recorded by Kenny Loggins]. On Return to pooh corner [CD]. Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY:  Columbia/ Sony.

Mitchell, J. (1970). Big yellow taxi. [Recorded by Joni Mitchell]. On Ladies of the canyon [LP]. Los Angeles, CA: Reprise.

Nash, G. (1970). Our house. [Recorded by Graham Nash]. On Déjà vu [LP]. San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA: Atlantic