Solid Gold Saturday Mornings

11/28/2025

Hello Everyone!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Tomorrow is going to be a nice and relaxing day. No countdown, no pick hit - just an easy Saturday morning with the music that reminds you of the warmth of family and friends.

Listen LIVE from 7 AM to 10 AM EST on wfdu.fm, 89.1 on your dial, or on any radio streaming service.

See you tomorrow!

11/27/2025

Here’s something you can add to your Thanksgiving playlist.

in 1967, The Beatles released the only Capitol album in their catalogue - Magical Mystery Tour. It would top the US Albums Chart and stay there for 8 weeks. The A-side features all the songs from the television special of the same name, while the B-side includes all of their singles released that year up to its release.

Out of all the Beatles albums I listened to growing up, I always thought the best songs came from here. The song “Your Mother Should Know” always made me think of my mom, and the album reminds me of the time my dad and I went up on a day trip to Scranton’s Steamtown National Historic Site in Pennsylvania. I sang almost every song (that I remembered the lyrics to).

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! As always, be responsible, stay warm and safe, and enjoy the good foods and company. 🦃♥️

We'll be carrying on the long-standing Thanksgiving Day tradition of playing "Alice's Restaurant Massacree" at Noon on WFDU 89.1fm and streaming everywhere on wfdu.fm 📻🎶

11/24/2025

Jimmy Cliff was nothing short of a legend. We have all heard his beautiful voice in someway, especially if you’ve heard his cover of Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now” like me. He was the only living reggae musician to hold the Order Of Merit (the highest honor, granted by Jamaica for achievements in the arts and sciences) and was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2010.

Rest In Power, Jimmy ♥️ We’ll never forget you or the voice that you have shared with the world.

11/24/2025

in 1976, George Harrison released “Thirty Three & 1/3” - His first album from his own Dark Horse record label.

This album came at a critical point in George Harrison‘s career. By this time, he was no longer touring after the troubled “Dark Horse Tour” two years ago and he lost his lawsuit regarding the plagiarism allegations against his song “My Sweet Lord” and The Chiffons song “He’s So Fine.” This album is widely regarded as a return to form for George with the help of his friends Billy Preston, bassist Willie Weeks, Gary Wright and Monty Python’s Eric Idle.

Idle appears on the satirical song “This Song” which is a direct reference to the lawsuit he lost, and it features the wacky but fun “Crackerbox Palace. You can definitely tell George is having fun making music again. Also, it has one of my favorite album openers of all time - “Woman Don’t You Cry For Me” - which is just an absolute groove. I would highly recommend listening to that song. It is one of my favorite George songs from his solo career.

What’s your favorite song?

11/23/2025

WE SHOOK TOMMY’S HAND!! And, of course, rocked and sang our hearts out! Huge thanks to bergenPAC (Bergen Performing Arts Center) for hosting us, and an even bigger shoutout to Tommy James and the Shondells for putting on an incredible show!

11/22/2025

in 1963, the most anticipated album by The Beatles was released (at the time) - “With The Beatles.”

After the success of “Please Please Me,” the Fab Four’s second album had advance orders of half a million and sold another 500,000 by 1965. It is also an album that John Lennon regarded as “the true sound of The Beatles,” and it’s easy to understand why. Combined with covers from Chuck Berry and The Miracles with more Lennon-McCartney originals, it is that pure rock and roll sound that defines the early years of The Beatles.

What’s your favorite song?

11/22/2025

Good Morning, Everyone!

Time to vote for this week's WMID Pick Hit! Comment down below, email me at [email protected], or call me at (201)-692-2012 to cast your vote along with your requests. The countdown begins at 9 AM EST.

Listen LIVE at wfdu.fm, 89.1 on your dial or on any radio streaming service.

May the best song win!

11/21/2025

Good Morning, Everyone!

TOMORROW is the morning of WFDU Night with Tommy James & The Shondells at bergenPAC (Bergen Performing Arts Center)! Learn more and get your tickets now at bergenpac.org!

In the meantime, tomorrow's countdown is brought to you by 1340 WMID Atlantic City as we go back to the year 1969. Check back tomorrow at 7 AM EST to start voting for this week's Pick Hit.

Listen LIVE from 7 AM to 10 AM EST on wfdu.fm, 89.1 on your dial, or on any radio streaming service.

See you tomorrow!

11/18/2025

in 1973, a very important piece of my train-DNA aired on ABC (and I didn’t know it yet) - Schoolhouse Rock’s “Conjunction Junction.”

When I was a kid, my parents got me an anniversary edition of Schoolhouse Rock on DVD which included all the subjects (Grammar, Science, Money, etc). Little did I know that hooking up words and phrases and clauses with “and,” but,” and “or” would go 4x platinum in my room.

Check it out below!
(C) ABC, Video uploaded by Schoolhouse Rock YouTube channel

With lyrics by Bob Dorough, Jack Sheldon providing lead vocal and Terry Morrell backing vocal, "Conjunction Junction" is another great "Schoolhouse Rock!" sh...

11/15/2025

Good Morning, Everyone!

Time to vote for this week's WABC Pick Hit! Comment down below, email me at [email protected], or call me at (201)-692-2012 to submit your vote along with your requests. The countdown begins at 9 AM EST.

Listen LIVE at wfdu.fm, 89.1 on your dial, or on any radio streaming service.

May the best song win!

11/14/2025

Hello Everyone!

This week's countdown is brought to you by 77 WABC as we go back to the year 1964! As always, check back here tomorrow morning at 7 AM EST to start voting for this week's WABC Pick Hit.

Listen LIVE from 7 AM to 10 AM EST on wfdu.fm, 89.1 on your dial, or on any radio streaming service.

See you tomorrow!