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MUSICAL PICK OF THE MOMENT: "Heavenly Ruby"by the Californians, 1955.

Very appealing plaintive Doo-Wop ballad.

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    If you dig boogie woogie and gospel piano check out these two You Tube performances:

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    JUST PUBLISHED IN MARCH 2019: Rhythm and Blues Goes Calypso by Timothy Dodge. See this link for more information.

    PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER 2013: The School of Arizona Dranes: Gospel Music Pioneer by Timothy Dodge. See this link for more information.

    Listen to Dr. Hepcat broadcast the "Golden Oldies" show on WEGL - Auburn, FM 91.1 on Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Central Time). He plays the best rhythm and blues, rock 'n' roll, doo wop, rockabilly, gospel, blues, early country, ska, calypso, and related music of the 1940's and 1950's! Check out WEGL's web site at http://www.weglfm.com/
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    Play List: See Below


    Last updated August 20,2025 at 9:19 a.m. Copyright (c) 2025.

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    Play List

    While I was broadcasting on December 1, 2006, a listener called me up to make a very good suggestion: that I keep an online play list of the Golden Oldies records I play on each show! Just so everyone knows, I started out on radio as a trainee on WSRN - Swarthmore, Pa. in the fall of 1975. In those days, even on a college radio station, you had to take a written test from the F.C.C. (Federal Communications Commission) in order to get your license as a Third Class Radiotelephone Operator. Consequently, my real on-air radio career did not start until Sunday, February 1, 1976 at 5:00 a.m. when I played my very first song. It was "Speedo" by the Cadillacs (1955).

    I remained a d.j. on WSRN through May 1979. My next radio experience took place Summer 1984 - July 1987 when I hosted a Blues and also sometimes a Gospel program on WDNA - Miami. After that I hosted both a Golden Oldies and a Calypso Carnival show on WUNH - Durham, N.H. from January 1988 - June 1992.

    Finally, in May 1998 I joined WEGL - Auburn, Ala. as host of the Golden Oldies. Just wanted to let you all know that even though my online listing of radio show play lists only reflects the current academic semester, I've actually broadcasted a lot of radio shows on and off since February 1, 1976!

    NOTICE: As I have typed in these playlists, I have come to the realization that this web site is becoming a bit too long, so starting with the Summer 2007 Semester, I think I will only provide playlists for the length of the current semester. This means I will delete the playlists of the previous semester at the start of the new semester. Thank you for taking note.

    Play Lists: Fall 2025

    August 19, 2025

    1. "Soul Twist" by King Curtis, 1962 (Tough instrumental featuring Curtis on saxophone.)
    2. "Walkin' Back to Happiness" by Helen Shapiro, 1961
    3. "Paralyzed" by Elvis Presley, 1956 (Appealing rocker. Not a big hit, this one was lost in the shuffle of his amazing success in 1956.)
    4. "Birth of the Boogie" by Bill Haley and the Comets, 1955 (Typical Haley rocker. Imaginative lyrics.)
    5. "Passion Blues" by Jewel King, 1948
    6. "Baby" by Jeanie and her Boy Friends, 1959 (Very nice soulful Doo-Wop ballad. Actually, Jeanie does not sing lead here. She is featured on the rockin' flipside, "It's Me Knocking" an "answer record" to the Genies' 1959 "Who's that Knocking?")
    7. "Don't Be Angry" by Nappy Brown, 1955 (Storming rocker features vigorous vocals plus scorching saxophone solo. Also, nice touch, Brown employs a vocal gimmick where he adds the letter "L" to various words, for example, "Don't-el drive-el me away-el.")
    8. "Bring It Home to Me" by Ella Johnson and the Bee Jays with the Buddy Johnson Orchestra, 1956
    9. "Stack-a-Lee Part 1" by Archibald, 1950 (Wonderful version of the Folk/Blues number made most famous by Lloyd Price in 1958 and recorded at least as far back as the 1920's by various artists both black and white. Title varies. Archibald, real name Leon Gross, played a wonderful rolling New Orleans Boogie Woogie piano and his singing is expressive.)
    10. "Stack-a-Lee Part 2" by Archibald, 1950 (See above.)
    11. "Yield Not to Temptation" by the Roberta Martin Singers, 1947
    12. "Peace in the Valley" by Vance "Tiny" Powell and the Paramount Gospel Singers, 1951 (Outstanding version of this outstanding slow Gospel number. Beautiful.)
    13. "Let's Do It" by Sticks McGhee and his Buddies, 1950 (Outstanding early Rock 'n' Roll. Yes, McGhee uses those words. An exciting party record. McGhee is most famous for his 1949 R. & B. hit, "Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee.")
    14. "Shout the Boogie" by Memphis Minnie, 1947 (More ouktstanding early Rock 'n' Roll. Features Minnie's enthusiastic vocals plus some of her great Blues guitar, however, the main instrumental push comes from the simply outstanding Boogie Woogie piano played by "John" who I assume is the great Blind John Davis who was active at this time.)
    15. "Birmingham Bounce" by Hardrock Gunter, 1950 (Outstnading early Rock 'n' Roll or, alternatively, a hot example of Hillbilly Boogie. Gunter enthusiastically encourages listeners to dance. Features several HOT instrumental breaks with the best being Boogie piano by Huel Murphy.)
    16. "Fat Sam from Birmingham" by Louis Jordan, 1954 (Fun Jump Blues by Jordan who, by this itme, was no longer enjoying the hitmaker status he'd enjoyed circa 1938 - 1952. However, he still could rock with the best of them on this witty number.)
    17. "Heavenly Father" by Edna McGriff, 1951 (Big R. & B. hit in 1952. A sweet ballad where Edna asks the Lord to "protect the boy I love." Very topical with the Korean War in full swing.)
    18. "Since I Met You, Baby" by Ivory Joe Hunter, 1956 (Probably my favorite Hunter record. Mellow bluesy catchy ballad features nice piano plus Hunter's smokey vocals. Somewhat resembles his big 1950 hit (recorded in '49), "I Almost Lost my Mind.")
    19. "Rocket Ride" by Floyd Turnham, 1953
    20. "It Must Be Love" by Viola Watkins (Enjoyable mid-tempo rocker. My guess: 1952. Joe Weaver redid it nicely in 1955.)
    21. "Sittin' in the Balcony" by Eddie Cochran, 1957
    22. "Deep Purple" by Nino Tempo and April Stevens, 1963
    23. "(Today) I Met the Boy I'm Gonna Marry" by Darlene Love, 1963 (Really sweet romantic ballad.)
    24. "When We Get Married" by the Dreamlovers, 1961 (Very nice soulful Doo-Wop ballad by this male vocal group. Their biggest hit. The group is probably better known as the back-up singers for Chubby Checker on such records as "The Twist" (1960) and "Pony Time" (1961)).
    25. "The Watusi" by the Vibrations, 1960 (Absolutely HOT dance number!!!!)
    26. "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" by Big Joe Turner, 1954
    27. "Bim Bam Baby" by Jeanne Gale and Cliffie Stone's Orchestra, 1952
    28. "Bim Bam Boom" by the El Dorados, 1956 (Catchy uptempo Doo-Wop. Obviously influenced by their big 1954 hit, "At my Front Door.")
    29. "Heavenly Ruby" by the Californians, 1955 (Very appealing plaintive Doo-Wop ballad.)
    30. "Forever I Vow" by Ruby Whitaker and the Chestnuts, 1956
    31. "Walk with Me" by Marie Knight, 1952
    32. "Jesus Is a Rock" by the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, 1953 (Real driving uptempo Gospel.)
    33. "Baby, Be Mine" by Nolan Strong and the Diablos, 1954 (Fantastic catchy Doo-wop rocker. Flip side to their better known haunting ballad, "The Wind." which was the hit. "Baby, Be Mine" should not be missed if you dig uptempo Doo-Wop. Superb sax solo too.)
    34. "Daddy, Daddy" by Ruth Brown, 1952
    35. "Give Me Some Consideration" by the Du Droppers, 1953 (Gospel-influenced Doo-Wop ballad. Very soulful and bluesy.)
    Dr. Hepcat age 17 in 1974 with his first car, a 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88. I can't believe it's been over FIFTY YEARS since this photograph was taken! Note to younger folks: enjoy your youth while you've got it.
    Last updated August 20, 2025 at 9:19 a.m. Copyright (c) 2025.