By that time, FM had taken hold, and I was now listening to underground radio on Radio Free Madison, WIBA-FM from Madison, Wisconsin. Godley & Creme "Art School Canteen" 2. Instead, Ive tried to re-create some of those playlists on Spotify, to provide an aural sense of what music Clyde put together for his five-hour programs. If you were lucky enough to catch Beaker Street in its heyday, youll never forget it. Spirit "Nature's Way> Animal Zoo" 5. Vanilla Fudge Stra (Illusions of My Childhood Part 1> You Keep Me Hangin On>Illusions of My Childhood Part 2), 7. I saw comedian Billy Crystal perform there early in his career, and heard Linda Ronstadt announce to the Milwaukee crowd, Its so great to be here in Indiana! We were quick to correct her geography. Example, DNLA media players display files by Album and Title names and only by file names if the album name field is blank. They told me about the organization, an entirely volunteer driven Friends of Community Radio station, save for one paid manager position. For many listeners, it was their first exposure to music that was outside of the mainstream. (If you call the station at (828) 259-3936 and pledge or donate during my show, Life Out of Tunes, on Monday, April 30 between 2:00 and 3:00 pm Eastern time, Ill be especially grateful! Happy listening! Despite its success,Beaker Street came to an end in 1974 due to increasing financial difficulties and declining interest from the public. Frankens actual political career in the Senate was serious. Beaker Street became known for its eclectic mix of genres, ranging from rock and blues to country and jazz. I feel honored to have been asked to substitute for host JD, the Professor of Prog while he takes a well-earned holiday break. A band named Tayles, from Madison, Wisconsin, and Mylon, a southern gospel-rock group were the opening acts. Sometimes all it takes to tame an otherwise unruly concert crowd is politely asking not to be a beer-bottle target. The program was broadcast on KAAY, a local AM radio station. Official video of Gerry Rafferty performing 'Baker Street' from the album 'City to City'. The show featured both well-known acts and up-and-coming talent. Some folks experience personal catharsis from writing. I yanked out the rightmost pushbutton, then shoved it back in, engaging the preset. Fri Jan 06, 2023. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence), 3. The street is named for the Little Rock Water Works, which was located on the street from 1879 to 1957. 8. When I first discovered the station around that time, I was still in high school. Written by author Michael Cox, the book chronicles the rise and fall of this unique period in Arkansas musical history. The first Beaker Street music festival was held in 1970 and featured local bands such as The Crawling King Snakes and The Kamps. Instead, Ive tried to re-create some of those playlists on Spotify, to provide an aural sense of what music Clyde put together for his five-hour programs. Led Zeppelin "Nobody's Fault But Mine" 7. Listen to Life Out of Tunes at 2:00 pm (EST) on MLK day for an earful. In the 1970s, Beaker Street was a major player in the Little Rock, Arkansas music scene. Fairport Convention The Naked Highwayman. Titanic and Deep Water Reunion covering the Tom Paxton ballad, Cindys Crying. And what a pleasure it was to hear full versions of songs by familiar artists versions not constrained by the three- or four-minute time limit so common on commercial radio then. Nearly fifty years have passed and were still singing about the same things. When I first discovered the station around that time, I was still in high school. Admission to the festival grounds was a dollar fifty at the gate or an even dollar if you bought a mail order ticket in advance. If it takes a few days to complete tonights set list we will be patient and happy to see it when you post it. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click here to listen to an MP3 recording of tonights show. This time, Clyde was on every Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight, bouncing around first on KZLR (KZ-95), later on Magic 105.1 FM (KMJX), and finally ending up on The Point, 94.1 FM where Beaker Street lasted until 2011. Another, I think it is the 9/18 recording that comes up as Gerry Rafferty City to City and Baker Street (original demo) with Comments Recorded and Tagged by Replay Radio 11 (www.applian.com). This time, Clyde was on every Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight, bouncing around first on KZLR (KZ-95), later on Magic 105.1 FM (KMJX), and finally ending up on The Point, 94.1 FM where Beaker Street lasted until 2011. Today, Beaker Street is home to many businesses, including the Arkansas State Capitol, the Arkansas Supreme Court, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. 6. Maintaining this blog isnt cheap! He then moved Beaker Street over to the more established KMJX-FM, Magic 105, where it continued until that station changed format in 2008. While Beaker Street only lasted for a few years in Little Rock, it left a lasting impression on those who heard it. Gordon Lightfoot Don Quixote (studio)/ Im Not Sayin/ Ribbon Of Darkness (Live- Sunday Concert), 4. Once there, simply enter Beaker Street in the Spotify search bar and scroll down to Playlists. Click on See All and youll see a couple dozen Beaker Street playlists by joeybooks.. The first is Clyde Clifford from June 1, 1972. There may even be something special from Wisconsin for all you cheeseheads. Check out:Arkansas Record and CD ExchangeRock City Outfitters (Beaker Street Merch)Soft Shirts.comHippy Hounds Hemp Dog TreatsandStated Apparel, 1. Please consider giving any amount you can to support community radio. In 2012 the original complete soundtrack from the movie "Charade" was release for the first time ever. The show's original announcer, Clyde Clifford, moved to FM in 1974 [1] as the rise in popularity of FM radio began to impact the operations of many AM stations. Quicksilver Messenger Service "Pride Of Man" 6. Titanic' and Deep Water Reunion covering the Tom Paxton ballad, 'Cindy's Crying.' The goal is to make the playlists easily accessible and searchable. They wont be the hits. This aint no oldies program. The Asheville FM spring fund raiser begins Saturday, April 28 and runs through Friday, May 4. Muppet Music VideosOnly on the official YouTube channel for The Muppets can you see the classic Muppets music videos, exclusive cuts of Muppets music, and all new original Muppets song covers! Beaker Street was on the air for six years, and it left a lasting impression on everyone who heard it. PREVIOUS PAGE. Beaker Street was named after the street in London where the Beatles lived. The show was created by and named after its original host, John Gage, who took the name "Beaker" from the Muppets character. FEATURED PODCASTS. Their late night program, called " Beaker Street " (and I still don't know where that name came from) and its host Clyde Clifford helped to pioneer the 'underground radio' sound of the day. One of the most popular attractions at Beaker Street was the Psychedelic Graveyard, where attendees could take photos with life-sized cardboard cutouts of famous dead musicians. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); My Introduction to Underground Radio: KAAY Little Rock,Arkansas, https://arktimes.com/entertainment/2020/01/07/beaker-street-is-back?fbclid=IwAR21qsZZbUYizlzu41A-4DJv5DEdQRek-MyBhfkNPJP2eifSmhGNEOu8KAw. Together we can explore and enjoy a few deep tracks from these great artists. Jus dont throw no bottles at me. Heplayed an entire set and two encores without incident. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. So it was sweet when, in the mid-90s, I learned that Beaker Street with Clyde Clifford had returned to the airwaves. Its a joy for me to play music for a listening audience and its fun to know those listeners are not only from here in Asheville, but from anywhere in the country and perhaps the world. Or maybe its because I cant think of anything else to write about. But for his show, Clyde Clifford delves deep into album cuts, many played directly from the original vinyl albums. Jeff Beck passes on Tue Jan 10, 2023. As a matter of fact, it goes by the same name as this blog, Life Out of Tunes. Proto-Kaw Greenburg, Glickstein, Charles, David, Smith and Jones, 1. After your morning coffee and a quick walk around the neighborhood with Fido, you might be heading off to work. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. There were rising stars and those at the end of long careers. There was no other radio show like it in the city at the time, and its popularity only grew as word spread about this wild and crazy program. Host: Clyde Clifford Incidental Music: Head Cannabis Sativa Check out:Arkansas Record and CD ExchangeRock City Outfitters (Beaker Street Merch)Soft Shirts.comHippy Hounds Hemp Dog TreatsandStated Apparel 8 p.m. to 9, CLYDE ON-DEMAND: Listen to Kenneth Hawkins recording of this show by clicking on the link below: Google Drive 118th Beaker Street of the Arkansas Rocks Era. See: https://arktimes.com/entertainment/2020/01/07/beaker-street-is-back?fbclid=IwAR21qsZZbUYizlzu41A-4DJv5DEdQRek-MyBhfkNPJP2eifSmhGNEOu8KAw. This was a time of great change and growth for the city, and Beaker Street was at the forefront of this transformation. Thanks to the Internet Archive digital library, portions of some original Beaker Street programs have been preserved. One Monday evening found me shadowing on a program aptly named Uncorrected Personality Traits with hosts Jaybird and Juliet. Clifford left Beaker Street andKAAY in 1974. After a steady diet of top forty hits and fast-talking DJs, I was mesmerized by the mellow voice of Clifford and the loosely structured format of acid rock, folk rock, blues, jazz, and what later came to be known as progressive rock. If you didnt, well you can always listen to the archives. The other could be described generally as the social impact of technology. So last night recording displays as 000101_0384.mp3 TASCAM DR_22WL when displayed by my media player. I didnt know much about them until one day while walking by there I noticed a canopy over a table set up in front of the small, nondescript corner building where some friendly folks invited me over to chat. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. A number of organizations are working to revitalize the area and bring it back to its former glory. Summerfest attracts between eight and nine hundred thousand people each year, making it The Worlds Largest Music Festival, a title thats been certified by Guinness World Records since 1999. That would work if I wasnt so easily distracted by a tune playing in my head, or on the radio, or on the stereo. Of course, it was also their spring fund drive and they asked if I might be interested in contributing, either fiscally or physically, to their efforts. Jimi Hendrix Star Spangled Banner> Purple Haze (Live At Woodstock), 4. At the center of this scene was Beaker Street, a weekly radio program that featured blues, rock, and folk music. It was on Beaker Street where I discovered artists like Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Albert King, Phil Ochs, East of Eden, Tom Rush, Grateful Dead, and Herbie Mann among many others, including Jaime Brockett singing about 'The Legend of the U.S.S. Recently, again thanks to the Internet Archive, I located a number of Beaker Street playlists from the years 1996 to 2000, which were published on the programs web site at the time. Another caller who recognized me from a Heavy Chevy gig requested that I recite the spoken interlude of a song, Little Darlin by the Diamonds. CLYDE ON-DEMAND: Listen to Kenneth Hawkinsrecording of this show by clicking on the link below: 100th Beaker Street of the Arkansas Rocks Era. In fact, the tracks from Abraxas Pool and Gypsy in the example above werent available on Spotify. It was on Beaker Street where I discovered artists like Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Albert King, Phil Ochs, East of Eden, Tom Rush, Grateful Dead, and Herbie Mann among many others, including Jaime Brockett singing about The Legend of the U.S.S. Check out the schedule. And since then, radio has gotten maybe even more streamlined, even less willing to . When the rain eventually eased up, a soggy audience cheered as John Sebastian, acoustic guitar in hand, strolled out to a microphone and announced, Ill play for ya. One was humor. It was unlike anything else on the radio at the time. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. A blog about Little Rock, Arkansas in the 1970s with a focus on the music scene. Rank. Host: Clyde Clifford Incidental Music: Head Cannabis Sativa Check out:Arkansas Record and CD ExchangeRock City Outfitters (Beaker Street Merch)Soft Shirts.comHippy Hounds Hemp Dog TreatsandStated Apparel 8 p.m. to 9, CLYDE ON-DEMAND: Listen to Kenneth Hawkins recording of this show by clicking on the link below: Google Drive 117th Beaker Street of the Arkansas Rocks Era. Beaker Street began sometime in 1967, the brainchild of disc jockey Clyde Clifford, whose real name, Dale Seidenschwarz, was kept secret per KAAY station policy. Blood, Sweat & Tears Blues- Part II> Variations On A Theme By Erik Satie, 3. So please consider contributing any amount by clicking on the DONATE button next time you visit AshevilleFM.org. Pink Floyd Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Live), 2. Hope they see fit to stream it! Many young people were looking for a place to belong and Beaker Street became a haven for them. Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It was fifty years ago, but seems like a blink of an eye. None of the music on that release resembles the Beaker Street background even remotely. Great news! What a gas! Beaker Street is a street in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. Documenting the set lists of legendary radio program "Beaker Street", 7th show of theArkansas Rocks Radio NetworkEra, Check out:Arkansas Record and CD Exchange and Rock City Outfitters, Click here to listen to the MP3 recording of this show (Thanks Kenneth Hawkins for sharing), Click here to listen to Kenneth Hawkins Google Drive recording of this show, 2. Stream the album here: https://lnk.to/GerryRafferty-CitytoCity Su. Incidental Music: Head "Cannabis Sativa" Check out: Arkansas Record and CD Exchange and Rock City Outfitters Click here to listen to the MP3 recording of this show (Thanks Kenneth Hawkins for sharing). Businesses started to close down, properties became abandoned, and crime rates rose. Join me for a truly Progressive Thanksgiving dinner! The show featured a mix of music and long-form interviews, and it quickly became a local institution. If any bottles were thrown toward the stage during Mountains set, the high decibel sound waves mightve stopped them in flight. Talk. Quicksilver Messenger Service Pride Of Man, 6. Finally, as rain continued to fall, Mountain took the stage. Im not much of a writer anyway, so it really doesnt matter. Isnt it a shame no visual archive of that telethon show exists? Beaker Street was a countercultural radio show that aired on KAAY-AM from 1966 to 1984. In the early 1970s, a group of friends who loved music came together to create a radio show in Little Rock, Arkansas. My first show will feature a sampling of great music from Chicago which has had an influence on me. Host: Clyde Clifford. The people of Beaker Street were an eclectic mix of hippies, musicians, dropouts, and misfits. Join in the fun with original Muppet comedy shows, TV promos, and charity PSAs. 9. For three hours, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm (Eastern) on Thanksgiving Day Ill be serving up some of the best in classic Prog music for the main course, garnished with a healthful helping of contemporary selections. My wife saw comedian George Carlin arrested by Milwaukee police for performing his Seven Words You Can Never Say on Televisionroutine. (LogOut/ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. In the 1970s, Beaker Street was a radio show that aired on KAHT FM in Little Rock, Arkansas. Change). The Beaker Street Database project is a fan based attempt to archive past and present playlists from the Beaker Street Program. TRENDING PODCASTS. Grand Funk Railroad Inside Looking Out, 4. Still, I missed the uniqueBeaker Street format. They showed me a program schedule and pointed out the eclectic shows that are hosted entirely by volunteers. Well begin with an Hors Doeuvre (served with mathematical precision) and progress through each subsequent course until Suppers Ready. Heart White Lightning And Wine/ Ill Be Your Song (Love Me Like Music)/ Dreamboat Annie (Reprise), 7. It was a song from the Heavy Chevy playlist, so I accommodated her request and she made her donation. I continued the telethon with only half-a-stache until a second caller made the rest come off. David Crosby passes on Wed Jan 18, 2023. (LogOut/ (LogOut/ When I first discovered the station around that time, I was still in high school. During that time the show was also streamed live, from itsBeaker Streetweb site. In fact, the tracks from Abraxas Pool and Gypsy in the example above werent available on Spotify. Postage was eight cents back then. Outstanding, classic Beaker playlist here as played by Clyde hes still got it! The program then landed at The Point, which has a tight playlist of classic rock hits. The future looked bright for the area, with new businesses and developments popping up all over the place. In the late 60s and early 70s, a small but thriving underground music scene began to emerge in Little Rock, Arkansas. Thanks to Brian Rock for sharing. Top Trending Podcasts. Celebrate. Sometimes it was hard to tell the difference. It was a place where people could be themselves without judgement or fear of retribution. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Now, Im working on a DJ. Besides, my summer job at the local cheese factory kept me in enough pocket money to enjoy an occasional concert spontaneously. 4. This channel is home to your beloved group of Muppet friends: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Beaker, the Swedish Chef and more! Upon attending a DJ orientation session, I began the path toward earning a chance to host my own radio program, shadowing other program hosts and even appearing as a guest on a couple of shows, bringing music from my own collection to play and discuss on the air. Mountain would be the main attraction. Beaker Street Theatre (Little Rock, Arkansas) Milda Broussard 13 videos 2,254 views Last updated on Jun 3, 2021 Play all Shuffle 1 4:07 Legendary Beaker Street Radio Show, January 16, 2011. Official video of Gerry Rafferty performing 'Baker Street' from the album 'City to City'. Wishbone Ash "Handy" 3. They called it Beaker Street, after the street where one of the members lived. Blue Oyster Cult E.T.I. This time, Clyde was on every Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight, bouncing around first on KZLR (KZ-95), later on Magic 105.1 FM (KMJX), and finally ending up on The Point, 94.1 FM where Beaker Street lasted until 2011. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Or discrimination. Thank you for taking on this ongoing task. He was a merely a comedian at that time and didnt run for a senate seat until ten years later. The 1970s were a time of great social change in the United States. My Introduction to Underground Radio: KAAY Little Rock, Arkansas. Change). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Rock City Outfitters (Beaker Street Merch). Heres a playlist for the first two hours of the programwhich was broadcast and streamed on January 9, 2000: I was unable to locate recorded shows from the later years of Beaker Street. By necessity, I had to either substitute one song for another from the same artist, or skip some songs entirely because, in case you didnt know it, Spotify doesnt have everything. And we are very fortunate for it. The show continued to air until 1979, when Milkovsky left Little Rock to pursue a career in radio broadcasting in New York City. Beaker Street with its original host, Clyde Clifford, may be returning in February 2020! Arkansas Rocks #141. Among other things, Im a reviewer of new music. 2. Its frustrating to think wonderful prose and not be able to transfer it to actual words on paper or a screen. Id been accepted at the University of Notre Dame as a freshman for the fall semester where it didnt take long before Id become one of the effete corps of impudent snobs so colorfully described by vice-president Spiro Agnew. Both have mostly good skip reception with some fading. By that time, FM had taken hold, and I was now listening to underground radio on Radio Free Madison, WIBA-FM from Madison, Wisconsin. Led Zeppelin Nobodys Fault But Mine, 7. It could brighten your day. The Doors Peace Frog/ Spanish Caravan, 3. By that time, FM had taken hold, and I was now listening to underground radio on Radio Free Madison, WIBA-FM from Madison, Wisconsin. Anxious to jump on board, I walked home to get my checkbook and then, after donating enough money to snag a snazzy Asheville FM t-shirt, stood behind the table, meeting more of the volunteers, learning more about the station and its programs, and urging other passers-by to stop, listen and learn about this community-powered radio station located in their backyard.
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