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ROCKOLLECTIONS: BY THE NUMBERS- 1 TO 4 PT.1

NUMBERS 1 TO 4

Here is an idea that came to me listening to The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole, the part where he sings, "To kids from one to ninety-two".

I thought wouldn't it be cool to play a song with each of those numbers in them.

Then I realized that would probably be impossible, so I downsized.

7 of the 12 Months of the Year have 31 Days in them, so why not try that!

So that's the premise, play a song with the specific number in it beginning with One,… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on February 5, 2024 at 11:54pm — 4 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.10 FINAL

It's Time to Change Topics- so it's the Final Chapter to a long Series.

I've covered a lot of ground over these weeks.

This last half, a look and listen regarding Changes Of Heart and Changes Of Mind.

Changing Your Mind might be the easiest, most acceptable Change of all, but there's no guarantee that will work out!

I'll sum up what we learned during this Series, if anything.

And I have TWO endings- both with lyrics worthy of your attention.

So I ask for it.

I… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on January 31, 2024 at 8:39pm — 4 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.9

Making it through the entire month of January with Changes Songs- a Series inspired by the Changing of the Calendar Year.

Got another song in here called Changes, Ray Davies solo and more.

Then one thing we can always count on, Changes In Weather!

Including a thoroughly enjoyable, laid back, funny Song for all Lovers Of Guitar.

Give a listen, one last Episode to go!

Here are the links to No Global Warming, at Mike Pell Rockollections:

At… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on January 29, 2024 at 10:33pm — 4 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.8

There are so very very many Changes songs- and good ones- I may Change my mind about ending the Series now.

I’ll open with a song I love, and if we weren’t crazy we’d all go insane.

Then a song from a guy I haven’t thought of in years, wonder what ever happened to him?

Followed by one with Great Lyrics that asks Great Questions.

Then a little something you may not know involving The Greatest Band That Ever Existed!

And another Great Group with their Masterpiece from a… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on January 24, 2024 at 9:54pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.7

More Changes, and since I started this Series I have played 9 songs titled Changes.

So that would make the one I’ll open the show with #10 right?

YES, lol!

Then the opinion Everything Must Change.

And I know people have been waiting for this- The Dance, The Cut-in!

It’s in here, but with a twist.

Got a 60’s group in this half that was actually quite harmless, with outstanding known Musicians, but got in trouble for their poor choice of a Band Name!

After that,… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on January 22, 2024 at 10:34pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.6

It's been the Changes Series since the start of the New Year.

And I am going to do something in here that could BOMB, we'll find out, lol!

Take chances, and Roll With The Changes, it's the best way.

For The Times They Are A-Changin'!

One Final week of Changes A-Comin'

Here are the links to Changing Times, at Mike Pell Rockollections:

At Podomatic:…

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Added by Mike Pell on January 18, 2024 at 1:15pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.5

Into the third Week of Changes and I'll have a 9th Song named that!

Followed by a track you have to know if you were born in the 20th Century, lol!

As a matter of fact, there will be a lot of Groups and Artists you will know in here.

But maybe not the Songs, they may have slipped by you.

So sit back, relax and enjoy the Tunes!

Here are the links to Changes Of Opinion, at Mike Pell Rockollections:

At Podomatic:…

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Added by Mike Pell on January 15, 2024 at 10:07pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.4

For this second half, Part Four, I had another Song in mind to start, but my hours-long venture out into the Snow brought a Change In Plans!

I'll explain and you'll understand why.

After an opening Set, it will be time to expand our horizons with Changes.

I’ll take Changes To The World!

Another nice Mixed Bag Of Music with Some Songs You Should Know.

Give a listen!

Here are the links to Taking On The World With Changes, at Mike Pell… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on January 10, 2024 at 9:47pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.3

Week Two of the New Year and Week Two of Changes.

Not necessarily linked, you can find Changes anytime.

Triggered by a Dylan lyric, I went Winds in this Chapter.

Winds Of Change!

A good Mix Of Songs, spanning the 60’s to Today!

As I was recording this, Snow was falling, and I had to go out and play in it.

It was calling me!

Some thing Don’t Change, lol!

Enjoy!

Here are the links to Be Blown Away By The Winds, at Mike Pell… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on January 8, 2024 at 9:55pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.2

After the first two Songs in here and going back to the opening half, I will have played 7 Songs in a row named Changes.

I have more of them, but I'll mix them in as we go along the course of this Series.

Then no waiting- time for some Rebelliousness against those Changes.

I Love Rebelliousness and Hate Change, lol!

But Changes are the Subject, and more of them next week.

Hope you like what I played!

Here are the links to Anti-Change, at Mike Pell… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on January 4, 2024 at 8:10pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.1

It's the first show of the New Year!

And the beginning of a New Series.

A Long Musical Look at Changes.

Some people embrace them gladly, most people I know dislike them.

And me, I HATE them, lol!

But we can't stop them!

Enjoy!

Here are the links to Lots Of Changes, at Mike Pell Rockollections:

At Podomatic:…

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Added by Mike Pell on January 2, 2024 at 8:31pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024 PT.2

The New Year is approaching nearer, and did I say Happy New Year?

If not I will, lol!

I need a Calendar dammit, a paper one that you can write in.

Notice they don’t give them away in stores like they used to?

Oh and somewhere in the Radio Rulebook it seems you are required to play a certain song, you know the one I mean, of Scottish origin.

While I delight in breaking rules, I’ll go along!

A lot of Singles in this show, including one that was a big hit for Herman’s… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on December 28, 2023 at 10:27pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024 PT.1

The New Year 2024 is upon us, so let's play some Music.

I’ll start with a song that I’ve heard for years but never knew the correct title of, and that may be true for you too.

It has always made me think Party though!

After that, the Usual Suspects- New Years Eve, Counting Down, Years Gone and Coming, but from my maybe skewed view.

And how a New Year can bring a New World for you!

Give a listen, the Holiday is short, the Year longer!

Here are the links to… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on December 26, 2023 at 9:34pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHRISTMAS PARTY 2023 PT.4 END

It’s the Home Stretch for this Christmas Party, with an Open Bar so pour them down quickly, lol!

For the opening set, what’s this connection with Santa and Baby?

Then there are Christmas Songs that you hear in different forms for a Lifetime!

We’ll explore and hear one from my life and yours.

Including a very real and sweet personal memory for me provided by the last version.

It is probably the first song I ever liked on my own!

I'll play a song to close it all out… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on December 20, 2023 at 10:46pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHRISTMAS PARTY 2023 PT.3

It's Week 2 of the all-inclusive, everybody's invited Rockollections Christmas Party.

What you believe in doesn't matter, I don't care, I don’t even want to hear about it- it's a Party!

This show is the closest to Christmas, so this is the real celebration.

Think about it, we have gone around the Seasons and it’s Christmas Time Again!

I did feel a little guilty about maybe being too obscure last week, so I thought for this show I’d go back to my childhood and play songs I… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on December 18, 2023 at 9:24pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHRISTMAS PARTY 2023 PT.2

Continuing on with our all-inclusive Christmas Party where Everybody is invited, some more of the Traditions associated with the show.

Beginning with the Dreaded Christmas Oldie, which I will thankfully not play in its entirety.

Then a topic that is as much a part of Christmas as anything- we all participate in one form or another- and I hadn't realized it has been so largely ignored in Song.

Some other odds and ends, including the annual search for another interpretation of Run… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on December 13, 2023 at 10:48pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHRISTMAS PARTY 2023 PT.1

The Annual Rockollections Two Week Christmas Party is here again.

It seems as if the Party was taken over by someone else...and the prime suspect is Santa Claus!

I went deep into my Music Library and came out with quite a few things I am sure you will not hear on any conventional Radio Stations.

The key question here being...is that a GOOD thing, lol?

Over the years certain Traditions have evolved on these shows, and I will have the usual ones you may have come to… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on December 11, 2023 at 8:52pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: VOL3- NAMEDROPPING PT.2

It’s Namedropping Songs, and I enjoy these shows because I get to point out some things you may have never heard or noticed.

In an odd turn of events, I’ll play the King Of Namedropping Namedropping The King Of Self Namedropping!

We’ll hear both.

Then one I am sure will come out of Left Field for you, followed by a couple that you should have known about.

Ending with one of the All-Time Namedropping Songs!

The Names come rapid-fire.

It’s all Fun, it’s all just… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on December 6, 2023 at 9:39pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: VOL3- NAMEDROPPING PT.1

It’s Namedropping time again, let’s call it Vol.3.

The Dictionary Definition is, “To mention casually the names of illustrious or famous people in order to imply that one is on familiar terms with them. It is intended as a means of self-promotion.”

You'll easily know what I mean after a few songs.

Know what annoys me and maybe you too?

Those Movie Star Rock Band Wannabes!

But I have an exception, a surprisingly good song!

The Names Dropped you should know, although… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on December 4, 2023 at 7:37pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: TURKEY LEFTOVERS PT.2

I am Re-creating a show broadcast Nov. 28th 2006, Seventeen Years Ago, then called Post Turkey Leftovers.

Playing the same things I did then with slight modifications.

For instance, I removed Rattlin’ Bog because I played it recently.

Replaced it with something totally different!

And it turns out this Old Show was not only a Forerunner for future shows such as Odds & Ends and Faves & Guilties, but also The Originals- as well as the occasional… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on November 29, 2023 at 8:59pm — 4 Comments