Rock Radio 50 Years Ago ~ November 1975

Thank You For Stopping By. Now Fly, Robin, Fly!  

We’ve arrived in the month of gratitude. Yet, in these tumultuous times, we may not feel thankful for much. Granted, our national pain is palpable. And while we may not be able to sit down this Thanksgiving to enjoy a dinner with all the trimmings, we still should be thankful for what is before us, and what offers a smile. Rock & Roll is good for that!  

As I worked on this article in the final days of October, I was reminded one particular day, of the unexpected things in life that bring joy. I wrote, looking ahead to November, trying not to be downcast and decided some upbeat Jimmy Buffett tunes might help soothe my savage soul. Songs You Know By Heart (1985) was perfect.

About halfway through the album, I kept hearing this little chirp and I knew it wasn’t Jimmy’s parrot, so I got up and looked down through the panoramic window, to see a cute little robin redbreast about four feet to my left, at the edge of the window ledge (about 18” down). I tapped on the window …

To my amazement, she cocked her head at the sound and walked over to stand in front of me. We looked at each other and I chattered at her for a few seconds. She just stood there staring at me. Then I began to sing along with Buffett’s “Pencil Thin Mustache.” My eyes widened as she perked up and began fluffing her feathers!

I sang to her through two more songs before we both seemed to tire. I often talk with birds (I know that sounds crazy!), but never had one stick around for nine minutes. It was a magical moment that renewed my spirit and led me to this month’s vintage Song of Note: “Fly, Robin, Fly!”

I hope you’ll forgive that rather long intro, but the timing and the song were just too good not to share. I hope you smiled. Now, let’s flip on the mic & see what’s happening … 50 Years Ago this Month …  

Okay, well it isn't ALL here, yet, but below you'll find a good part of November's tantalizing tunes and trivia. Bear with me a few more days and all will be well (along with me).    

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So, Oldies lovers, where were you alive and doin’ the jive in November 1975? Oh, not alive yet? That’s OK, we love the company and though Philly and Denver Rocked great Radio, we’re back to NorCal for more laughs. Here’s a sample of what and who you were listening to …

You may recall KERN/Bakersfield, California’s, September cartoon fun with Issue #3. They’re back with this month’s Issue #11 for November 7, 1975. And yep, DJs J.J. Jackson & Russ Gerber are still up to no good and their cartoon capers prove it. Joining  them this month is news guy, John Q. Lawrence. With Burger King sponsoring a Super School contest and Royal Print & Copy supplying the corny comics, I’m sure listeners antics as they Rocked out to KERN. 

♪ November ’75 Song of Note ♪

Our vintage Song of Note this month has much to be thankful for … it made history for its artists, Silver Convention, by being only the second German group to make the top of American music charts at that time … and their decidedly disco song, “Fly, Robin, Fly” became a chart-topping tune with only six words. I kid you not. Few words but great beat! 

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November 7, 1975 ~ KERN/Bakersfield, California, distributed Issue No. 11 of their Super-Comics & Official Hit Music List! Gotta give ‘em an A for artsy creativity … but then, that’s what the ‘70s were all about. Perhaps a little corny. Come to think of it, so were we. KERN promoted DJs J.J. Jackson and Russ Gerber, and even roped in their news guy, John Q. Lawrence. Fun stuff … 50 Years Ago this Month in Rock & Roll Radio! Where were you that groovy day when your radio played … 

Still to come ... Radio News & Muse, Quirky Band Name Award, a little more augmentation of what you've just read and any other fun vintage tidbits I can find. Make a note to come again soon!  

Rock NOVEMBER 1975 and … In the month of Gratitude, my THANKS for Visiting!  

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LinDee Rochelle is a writer and editor by trade, and author by way of Rock & Roll. Two books (of three planned) are published in her Blast from Your Past^TM series, available on Amazon: Book 1 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959^TM (eBook only; coming soon in updated print edition) and Book 2 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties^TM (eBook & print). Coming soon-ish … Book 3 – The Psychedelic Seventies!^TM 

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