Bill has returned from Florida, the ancestral home of his wife. Bob recounts his brush with greatness when he had his picture taken with the Alvin brothers. Also, Mark Purdy, former Cincinnati Enquirer sports editor and one time colleague of Bob and Bill, stops by the studio for a chat.
Sadly, Bill was missing from tonight’s show because who doesn’t crave a Florida vacation in the middle of July. However, Bob keeps the eye rolls to a minimum as he endeavors to persevere by honoring Johnny Winter who recently passed away.
We pick up this week’s show already four songs in. But when Bob tells you what those four songs were, you’ll realize how eclectic Blue Snakes & Banjos really is. That’s part of our charm and the reason you love the show so much.
This was indeed a special show as Bill was celebrating the 45th anniversary of his high school graduation. Unfortunately, the beginning of this show as well as the second half have been lost to posterity.
In addition to paying tribute to lyricist Jerry Goffin, who was Carole King’s first husband and songwriting partner, Bob and Bill opened up the show to listeners. The BS&B faithful sent in the names of the songs they heard the last time they were in a car.
Can you hear me now? Bill has nothing but microphone problems, but Bob, being the stand-up guy he is, shares his mic. It’s a good thing he shaved extra close this morning.
Three days before post time for the Kentucky Derby and Bob does his best Trigger impression. And by unanimous consent and for this show only, they call themselves Bluegrass and Banjos.
How many Cincinnati high schools can say they got the Led out at their proms? Tim Vonderbrink describes how in 1968 St. Xavier High School pulled off the most massive of all prom coups by landing Led Zeppelin as the band for theirs.
Bob and Bill tried to recall the name of Auric Goldfinger’s derby-wielding henchman. They also paid tribute to Dusty Springfield on what would have been her 75th birthday. Guys, his name was Oddjob.
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