Rock Radio 50 Years Ago ~ SEPTEMBER 1974

It’s Only Rock & Roll … Roll … Rollin’ into Fall 1974!  

We’re swinging into September with so many creative artists and spectacular songs, it’s like watching a musical tennis match. Your head will be bobbing back ‘n’ forth, trying to keep up with the action as more iconic tunes score in the Top Ten.

Eric Clapton strode to the top of radio station charts with a Rock version of Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff,” while talented Australian, Olivia Newton-John’s first American hit, bared her soul in “I Honestly Love You.” They vied for top of the charts and scored big from Chicago to California.

Are you ready for more Oldies action?! Grab your tinny transistor radio and flip the dial to your fave Rock Radio DJ memories … 50 Years Ago this Month …   

September 1974 Radio News & Muse ♪ 

September 21^st: Do you recognize WNEW/New York City’s DJ Alison Steele in this classic photo with musical artist, Ron Wood (Faces/Rolling Stones)? While most pop radio stations focused on Top 40, WNEW became famous for the Progressive Rock / album-oriented format that many musicians appreciated. After the all-female DJ staff fell apart in September 1967, stand-out DJ, Alison Steele, stayed to dominate New York’s overnight radio and ushered in a different era of DJs. One that catered to the personalities who sat behind the mic, like Steele’s “Nitebyrd.”  
       As the darling of late-night airwaves, often, Alison began her shows with literary prose, “The flutter of wings, the shadow across the Moon, the sounds of the night, as the Nitebyrd spreads her wings and soars above the earth, into another level of comprehension, where we exist only to feel. Come … fly with me, Alison Steele, the Nitebyrd, at WNEW-FM, until dawn.” More on Alison in BFYP, Book 2: The Swinging Sixties. 

And, you may remember … or not … that trying times in the ‘70s, according to John Lennon, often called for extreme measures of Whatever Gets You Through the Night.

September 23^rd: How many of you agree with Lennon? Obviously ringing true for many and released on this date, “Whatever Gets You Through the Night,” is a snippet he purportedly heard while TV channel-surfing. It resonated with Lennon so much, he created a song with it (Elton John giving it additional vibe) and hit the top of charts by November. It became John’s only #1 single before his death in 1980. ♪ … Do it wrong, or do it right | It's all right, it's all right … ♪     

September 28^th: Which brings us back to WNEW. John Lennon also greeted WNEW-FM DJ, Dennis Elsas, on his show in September, for a memorable interview. As Dennis tells it, “What began as an opportunity to promote the new album [Walls and Bridges], turned into two hours of rare Beatle stories, insights into his immigration struggles, and John as the DJ, introducing and commenting on all the music, commercials and weather.” Were you listening? Ahhhh, the memories! 

On Your Tinny Transistor Radio ♪  

So, how did you welcome the Fall season in September 1974? Were you in Chicago or California? Here’s a sample of what and who you were listening to …

If you bounced your radio dial between WCFL and WLS in the Windy City, you couldn’t escape Larry Lujack (Larry Lee Blankenburg, 1940-2013), this month’s boyishly handsome Superjock cover model for WCFL. He made many a Chicago fan chuckle and growl, over his many years on the Chicago radio airwaves. Like most pioneering radio DJs, Larry took his training wheels coast-to-coast in his early career. After a short 1966 stint at WMEX/Boston, Larry settled in as an endearing grump at WCFL in Chicago and floated between CFL and WLS for the next twenty years. An afternoon staple in September 1974, Larry was at the height of his popularity that is still well-remembered today.

With Top 40 stations so popular, you’d also expect them to be on top of all the new music. But KYNO/Fresno, California’s, Top 30 seemed to be a tad ahead of the  music curve in September 1974. Their Top Ten was already shuffling up new tunes, sending many of WCFL’s top tunes down the chart to make room for fresh notes.

Seeing a great marketing op, KYNO advertised Wolfman Jack’s syndicated Sunday night show airing at the midnight hour, as the Guess Who’s tribute to him, “Clap for the Wolfman,” hit their chart’s Top Ten. Probably not a coinkydink. On the other side of popular tunes, stations that made “New Music” predictions, like KYNO, sometimes miss the mark. Only two of the four hopefuls, made it to the chart listings. 

Monthly Song of Note ♪  
This month’s contenders are all over the charts. For its pure irreverence, I was likin’ “The Bitch is Back,” a firm and unmistakable message from Elton John that was tripping us up at KYNO’s #6. Even though Elton (& songwriter, Bernie Taupin) were talking about themselves, we’re reminded of how provincial we could still be in 1974. Believe it or not, some radio stations balked at playing a song with “bitch” in the lyrics. Seriously? But their actions likely kept the tune from making its full potential.

Then there is the tongue-in-cheek, goofy novelty tune that I love just for the title. “Life is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)” by Reunion is in KYNO’s “New Music” list this month, but it never went any further, for good reason. It would have been great for MTV if it had a video with it … about seven years later. Fun, but kinda dumb.

And though I’d prefer to cull the Song of Note from the Top Ten of a survey, often the Top Ten tunes have stayed there for a while. So, to keep things fresh, skipping down is sometimes necessary. But we stopped just one rung below. September’s Song of Note shrugs its shoulders at #11 on WCFL with “It’s Only Rock ‘N Roll” by the eternally Rockin’ Rolling Stones. That is what we’re all about here.

Do you know though, the title and premise of the song was not necessarily complimentary to Rock. According to Stones’ Mick Jagger, he was just tired of the media comparing their music as trying to one-up their last song with yet another “hit.” “The single sleeve,” said Jagger, “had a picture of me with a pen digging into me as if it were a sword. It was a lighthearted, anti-journalistic sort of thing.” Even song co-writer, Keith Richards said, “The title alone is a classic …”  ♪ … I said I know it's only Rock 'n Roll but I like it … ♪    

Quirky Band Names ♪    
Of course, we all know America—the band—nearly as well as the country. But do you know they did not form in America? That put a tweak on their name that earned them September’s Quirky Band Name Award. 

Although the original trio were American citizens, founder, Dewey Bunnell was English-born. Dan Peek and Gerry Beckley rounded out the group as the military kids found themselves in London during their high school years. Sharing musical aspirations, their harmonies clicked and you may recall early 1970s hits, “A Horse with No Name,” and “Ventura Highway.” Well-established by 1974, September’s “Tin Man” charted at #30 to start its way up, landing in the top twenty by month’s end.

Want to boost your memories with the real thing? Two of the original trio are on tour this year in their nationwide “Ride On Tour 2024.”  ♪ … But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man | that he didn’t, didn’t already have … ♪  

September 2024 Music Events & More ♪    

Sunday ~ September 15^th: So, Rock & Roll collectors, do you have an 8-track tape player? This day’s for you! It’s National 8-Track Tape Day. Although the sponsor link takes us to a history created in 2010 by Jalopnik, a car-crazed site, it’s still a fun, tidy little story about the clunky precursor to CD players. “On this day in 1965, Ford first offered factory-installed 8-track tape players with tapes initially only available in auto parts stores. Now they're available in second-hand stores and pawn shops everywhere. Progress!” 

Wednesday ~ September 25^th: How can an iconic special day like this not have a sponsor?! It’s National One-Hit Wonder Day. But, you’re already ON the best site to celebrate it! Oh, all right … here ya go … a fun link to Classic Rock History’s “40 of Our Favorite One-Hit Wonders Songs of the 1970s.” It doesn’t disappoint … yep, even a couple from this month’s chart lineup! “The Night Chicago Died” (Paper Lace) made the list at #22, while First Class came in at #15 with “Beach Baby.”

BFYP Featured Radio Survey ♪♪  

SEPTEMBER 18, 1974, Official Issue #384 ~ KYNO/Fresno, California. Well, we had to give the nod to KYNO, especially since Wolfman Jack graces the cover and WCFL gets the nod next month (who remembers “The Dick & Doug Show”?). You’ll also see Tower of Power’s self-titled album cover (1973) prepping NorCal fans for their upcoming concert with Cold Blood. And FYI, yep, they’re still touring!! … 50 Years Ago this Month in Rock & Roll Radio! Where were you that groovy day when your radio played … 

Let’s Celebrate SEPTEMBER 1974 ~ And … Rock On!  

BFYP Book 1 (1954-1959) on Amazon         
BFYP Book 2 (Swinging ‘60s) on Amazon 
Blast from Your Past Gifts 
Share your Golden Oldies R&R fun on “X”/Twitter: @BlastFromPastBk 

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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 

Note: FYI – All links in the BFYP site are personally visited, verified, and vetted. Most are linked to commonly accessed sites of reputable note. Occasionally, since I often feature real people and/or singular sources there may be an unsecured link. As with everything cyber-security, use at your own discretion and risk. This site is wholly owned by LinDee Rochelle & sponsored by PenchantForPenning.com^TM. No compensation is received for any mentions of businesses, products, or other commercial interests. *All holiday and special event days are found at Brownielocks.com’s calendar site. Enjoy! 

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Rock Radio 50 Years Ago ~ AUGUST 1974

It’s a Beachin’ Summer of ‘74 at BFYP!   

Oh, do I have a mid-summer’s dream article for you! Grab a brew or your other fave libation, kick back, and enjoy the read. It’s gonna be a long but most excellent adventure! 

With three fun Rock Radio music charts vying for the coveted Featured Radio Survey spot, we shan’t be lacking for a cool mountain of memories to help stave off our summer sweat. One of those charts grabbed the spotlight for this gal’s hometown San Diego connection. Oh yeah, it’s gonna be fun. Let’s get Rockin’ 50 Years Ago this Month … 

AUGUST 1974 Radio News & Muse ♪ 

Back then, and to a large degree even now, long hair on guys equates to a rebel … but today there are many more varying degrees of rebelliousness and its intent. In music of any era though, rebel is good! And when it came to playing the maverick music for listeners of the 1970s’ Rebel Rock Radio, our own BFYP DJ Shotgun Tom Kelly had the hair—and the ATTitude—for it! 

Though it pains me to admit I don’t have BFYP Book 3—Psychedelic Seventies—finished yet, Shotgun, who I interviewed for inclusion, was a vibrant part of San Diego’s AUGUST 1974 music radio scene, of which KCBQ played a vital role. Scroll down for a BIG surprise that will tune you in to his 1970s life behind the mic & more! In the meantime, check out the flowing mane on this guy ...  

And I have a not-so-secret source of rebel gossip from back in the day … our DJ Extraordinaire, Bill Gardner, featured in July’s BFYP article continues his story of the Bill-and-Shotgun’s most excellent adventure to NYC for Bill’s Billboard Award.

“We hit not only New York,” Bill revealed, “but several East Coast cities that trip, including my hometown, Philly. Shotgun actually 'shared a doobie' with my FATHER in their staid suburban home! 

“Andre [Bill’s younger bro also in radio—see below!] and I will never forget it, and always laugh about it to this day. We also visited Washington DC. Shotgun brought his video camera and was recording many things, among them of course, the White House and when security approached us, they told him he wasn't allowed to record the White House on videotape [the only means of recording back in the day] and asked us to leave 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue! I think it's because we both had long hair back then.” Hmmmm, like I said—rebels. 

Bill spilled more beans, “We also visited Toronto and when I asked him to PLEASE pack my extra six bottles of Labatt's Blue beer in his suitcase for our return flight over the border, to head back to San Diego, he was very nervous. But I'd run out of room! I reassured him everything would be fine ... don't worry! When we got back, several of the bottles had broken in his suitcase via the airline's rugged luggage compartment, and all his clothes were soaked in it and smelled like BEER!”

Like that was a problem in 1970s San Diego? LOL Yup, August 1974 was a hairy time for San Diego’s favorite DJ! Bill snapped this photo as Shotgun slumbered at a NYC friend’s place. 

More fun with Shotgun below, On Your Tinny Transistor Radio … 

August 10^th: The era of glam rock and all things to excess, was a perfect backdrop for the hot, steamy, Summer August Jam at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. Dubbed “Carolina’s Woodstock,” it drew more than double the expected attendance, weighing in at 200-300,000 music lovers jammin’ over the weekend. Like Woodstock, the organizers weren’t prepared for unruly patrons and weather, which eerily imitated Woodstock’s muddy quagmire. Hearty entertainers included The Allman Brothers, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and The Marshall Tucker Band. A fitting five-year anniversary tribute to Woodstock; and of course, it was sponsored by local radio powerhouse stations of 1974, WAYS and WROQ. 

August 16^th: Arguably credited with starting the punk rock era, it was today, The Ramones debuted their unique style and resonance—a simple but effective three-chord sound—at the infamous CBGB’s in New York City. They had so much fun, they continued concerts with rare breaks for twenty-two years. Sadly, all four original members jammed up to music heaven in early-to-mid 2000s. You may know “The Blitzkrieg Bop!” their first single release, February 1976. 

August 23^rd: Was John Lennon your fave Beatle? Then you likely know that on this date in 1974, he and then-girlfriend, May Pang (while on a Yoko break), in all their all-togethers, saw a UFO over the New York City skyline. Kinda makes ya wonder what “mothers’ little helper” they were enjoying at the time. Seriously though, they were serious. So much so, that Lennon started a song that Yoko finished for posthumous release in 1984, “Nobody Told Me.” Apparently around 400 sightings were recorded from other New Yorkers that night, in various stages of attire. ♪ … Everybody’s smoking and no one’s getting high | Everybody’s flying and never touch the sky | There’s a UFO over New York and I ain’t too surprised … ♪   

On Your Tinny Transistor Radio ♪  

Where were you sweating up a storm and listening to cool radio stations in August 1974? We go West this month for an odd line-up of decidedly not Top 40 Tunes. Making our way from the hot red dirt of Pueblo, Colorado, we head to heat-stricken Bakersfield, California, before hitting the cool waves of San Diego. Here’s a sample of what and who we were listening to …  

These radio stations marched to their own drumbeat in their list of popular tunes, with KAFY and KCBQ giving us their Top 26, and KDZA stretching the musical spectrum with a belligerent list of Top Forty-Two. Perhaps the Summer sun got to them as all three of these cities in the West were a little slower in picking up on new August top tunes. Their surveys, at least for their Top Ten, mimic our JULY’S WOKY/Milwaukee Top 30. The East is always a bit pushy.  

So, having explored much of August's Top Ten in July, our August Monthly Song of Note and Quirky Band Name contenders are taken from the surveys’ bottom of notable songs, as they begin scrambling up the ladder. 

Were you hanging out in the Rocky Mountain city of Pueblo, Colorado, 50 Years Ago? Strolling through the Steel City’s streets and visiting its many historic museums, you flipped the dial on your tinny transistor radio to KDZA. Wolfman Jack’s* tribute tune, “Clap for the Wolfman” by the Guess Who, jumped up 7 rungs to #10 on their “Pueblo’s Rock 1230” survey #317 for 08/09-08/15/1974. No wonder they aired his syndicated show to stir up their listeners on Saturday nights. What was #1? Going into its third week, Paper Lace’s “The Night Chicago Died.” *The BFYP series is dedicated to Wolfman Jack. Check out his early years, here.

Let’s head over to the left coast where DJ Chris Conner graces the cover of KAFY/Bakersfield; a small market station that had an historic effect on the DJs who began careers there. Some, however, like Chris, made Bakersfield home early in his radio days, and never left. He became the “voice of Bakersfield radio” for decades. Chris passed away at 70 in 2017, while still sharing the hits as a beloved DJ since 1977 at Bakersfield’s KUZZ (originally KAFY). News Director, Mark Howell, remembered Chris as “an old school, high energy radio personality on air and a great guy off mic” … Chris brought you the hits at KAFY when Paul Anka’s “(You’re) Having My Baby” was in its second week at #1; Anka hadn’t had a chart-topper since “Lonely Boy” (1959). 

So we hit the sand in San Diego next, and what a Summer treat! Who remembers the ubiquitous italic typeface of the IBM Selectric typewriter? It’s instantly recognizable in KCBQ’s list of Top 26 hits. Oh—and another now-famous DJ face on the “Q Hits” survey?—San Diego’s very hairy Shotgun Tom Kelly! 

Shotgun Tom just couldn't get enough of San Diego. With most of his career at one San Diego radio station or other, he’s been our “resident DJ” for most of the past fifty years. Radio was a mere steppingstone to a myriad of fantastic achievements in Radio and TV that led Tom to a prestigious star on the celebrated Hollywood Walk of Fame (2013). Corner of Hollywood & LaBrea if you’d like to see it.  Have a quick read with Shotgun’s excerpt from BFYP Book 2: The Swinging Sixties! And “Shotz” just released his own book of memoirs! Pick up a copy of his NEW book, All I Wanna Do Is Play the Hits! Enjoy the memories with him!

Like KDZA, “The Night Chicago Died” was still hanging around at #1 for KCBQ listeners, “Compiled by ‘Q’ – Based on YOU!” Beginning to slip behind the waves, “Sundown” was down from #6 to #10.

If you’re in a hurry to find out which radio station made the Featured Radio Survey page, scroll down … or ... you’ll have more fun if you just keep reading ‘til ya get there. 

Monthly Song of Note ♪ 
I found it! Another Summer song we can cruise the main with and like last month’s “Wild Thing” it’s great for warbling off-key at the top of our lungs. “Beach Baby” by British band The First Class, entered KDZA/Pueblo, Colorado’s “Top 42” at #39 this month. Though it never passed the top twenty with Pueblo fans, it crawled slowly up to the Top Ten lists in California for San Diegans by late September and Bakersfield listeners by mid-October.  

The bouncy bubble-gum tune written by The First Class organizer, John Carter and wife, Gillian (Jill) Shakespeare, was this band’s sole solid hit—however, Carter (born John Nicholas Shakespeare) is a prolific and multi-faceted creator of many musical works and tuneful entities. One of his many outlets, The First Class was an odd little band that used “front men” and session players for their recorded music, but a mishmash of other musicians to tour as The First Class. Alrighty.  

Though sketchy in some radio markets, like KDZA, “Beach Baby” nearly didn’t get heard at all. At the time of its production, the UK was suffering an energy crisis and frowned upon using electricity for anything other than basic human necessities. To do so could have resulted in a fine or worse. But Carter was convinced “Beach Baby” was a hit and persuaded top-notch record producer, Jonathan King, to hear a master demo tape. As Wiki quotes Kasey Casem’s American Top 40, “He [King] invited the artist to come in, and, in a room lit only by candles, keeping the volume turned way down, he listened to that tape, and he knew he'd bought a hit song.” ♪ … Beach baby, beach baby, give me your hand | Give me somethin' that I can remember | Just like before, we can walk by the shore in the moonlight … ♪   

Quirky Band Name Award ♪  

A growing presence since 1964, Kool & the Gang from Jersey City, New Jersey, didn’t really catch on until 1973 w/”Jungle Boogie” & “Hollywood Swinging,” the latter hitting California stations’ charts at #19 KCBQ, and #26 for KAFY in August 1974. We’re not privy to know what group name(s) the ten-man team began with, but by 1969 the versatile band, led by brothers, Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell aka "Khalis Bayyan," had become Kool & the Gang. Their ample musical repertoire includes jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, funk, disco, rock, and pop music. Even with some tough member losses, the groovy band is still performing and in April this year (2024) became inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.*  

Who else caught our eye on the August 1974 surveys to vie for Quirky Band Name Award? 

Do you have time to remember the good Tymes? While the Tymes is memorable for several chart-toppers in their long career in Philadelphia (since 1956 as the Latineers—the only hint of a name history), “You Little Trustmaker” wasn’t one of them. It did, however, catch the bottom rung of KDZA/Pueblo, Colorado, at #36. It also gave them recognition for their better known, “Ms Grace” that came along the following year. It was the group’s earlier top tune, though, “So Much in Love” (1963) that garnered a spot in the 2001 Songs of the Century list (#215 of 365). And by 2005, Tymes was invited into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

And a drum roll, please … which of these admiral bands grabbed the Quirky Band Name Award? It was a tough call, but for pure versatility and still-current popularity, I chose Kool & the Gang. *Interestingly, their wildly popular tune, “Celebration” (1980) came in at #214 of the 2001 Songs of the Century list.

AUGUST 2024 Music Events & More ♪    

BIG Blast from your Past DJ NEWS! 
Our DJ Extraordinaire, Bill Gardner, blasted the news on his website recently that he’s retiring from flying—his enjoyable “side job” to radio. Flying not only provided transportation as he flitted from station to station, spreading his golden voice across the country over five decades, but created an off-air “professional” job in-between the love-of-his-life radio gigs. While it was always a second love throughout his esteemed radio career, flying less will give him more time to devote to Rock Radio Memories on his site. He updates it every week … go now and enjoy! 

Another “grounding” love in life for Bill, is family. He also announced the recent prestigious award presented to his “little brother,” also with a big radio presence. “Congratulations to my amazing talented brother Andre Gardner!  The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia just named Andre a 2024 Hall of Fame Honoree!” Andre has graced the airwaves of Philadelphia at WMGK-FM for 22 years of his 47 in radio! And he says he owes it all to his Big Bro, Bill. Awesome. 

CONGRATS to you both for long and distinguished careers. You can read about Bill’s early radio life in BFYP Book 2 (The Swinging Sixties), available on Amazon. And I swear, Andre, yours and brother Al Gardner’s, true tales behind the mic, are coming up (sigh, eventually) in Book 3, Psychedelic Seventies. While life has gotten in the way of my career-love, writing, after an interminable hiatus I am back working on Book 3.  

August 9^th – 17^th: Like every year at this time, Graceland—the palatial grounds of Elvis Presley’s home—is celebrating Elvis Week! Not only can you visit and enjoy everything Elvis, but there’s a special opportunity for virtual access to the festivities. Through the miracle of technology, online participants can have online front row seats without even being there! Schedule & pricing. Check out Elvis: Return to Vegas Show on August 16^th, featuring Elvis on the big screen accompanied by a live band … so cool. 

August 17th: We're Rockin' on for Baby Boomers' Recognition Day! Well darn, there is no longer a viable sponsor link for this auspicious day—but you know too, our Sis site, 39 and Holding Club celebrates Boomers every month! We’re more than happy to share even more recognition for those who remember the “Good ol’ Days,” to spice up the dog days of Summer! You may recall this special day used to be celebrated in June, but now jams and jiggles in August for more celebration with Woodstock Festival memories (August 15-18, 1969)! I hesitate to assume, but it’s likely not ALL Baby Boomers loved Rock & Roll—just the zaniest, hippest, and most fun ones! LOL  

BFYP Featured Radio Survey ♪♪  
AUGUST 16, 1974 ~ KCBQ/San Diego, California, where the surf’s up and long hair is “in” no matter what decade or music is making waves. In August 1974 Shotgun Tom Kelly ruled the airwaves on KCBQ, playing all the hot tunes of Summer listed in the “Q Hits.” We were feelin’ salacious and steamy with Roberta Flack’s “Feel Like Makin’ Love” (#5) and “Tell Me Something Good” (Rufus) at #7. Clear time in your day to check out … 50 Years Ago this Month in Rock & Roll Radio! Where were you that groovy day when your radio played … 

Let’s Celebrate AUGUST 1974 ~ And … Rock On!  

BFYP Book 1 (1954-1959) on Amazon         
BFYP Book 2 (Swinging ‘60s) on Amazon 
Blast from Your Past Gifts 
Share your Golden Oldies R&R fun on “X”/Twitter: @BlastFromPastBk 

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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 

Note: FYI – All links in the BFYP site are personally visited, verified, and vetted. Most are linked to commonly accessed sites of reputable note. Occasionally, since I often feature real people and/or singular sources there may be an unsecured link. As with everything cyber-security, use at your own discretion and risk. This site is wholly owned by LinDee Rochelle & sponsored by PenchantForPenning.com^TM. No compensation is received for any mentions of businesses, products, or other commercial interests. *All holiday and special event days are found at Brownielocks.com’s calendar site. Enjoy! 

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