Robert W. Morgan, KHJ Los Angeles, February 22, 1969 2AM-3AM (59:12)

. . . The KHJ History Of Rock and Roll rolls on through 1958 . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

Norm's recordings are copies from the tapes given to listeners who won a complete set of this original HR&R. They are one generation down from the masters, containing program content only - no news, no commercials.. This hour was broadcast between 2AM and 3AM on February 22, 1969. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

The "Pop Music" segment of the History is continued, again featuring artists that were played on radio along with the new "rock and roll" performers.

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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ Los Angeles, February 22, 1969 2AM-4:30AM (01:17:46)

. . . the perils and pleasures of success at a young age . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

We estimate the content in this part was broadcast between 3AM and (estimated) about 4:30 AM. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

The "Pop Music" segment of the History is continued, focusing on 1959 and 1960, spotlighting performers at the top of the charts as the Fifties became the Sixties. Classic torch songs by divas Brenda Lee and Miss Toni Fisher are featured, while handsome young men with big hair were all the rage, fueled by their appearances on Dick Clark's American Bandstand.

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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ Los Angeles, February 22, 1969 4:30AM-6:00AM (01:17:43)

. . . The bass guitarist . . . had amplifier problems . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

Norm's recordings are copies from the tapes given to listeners who won a complete set of this original HR&R. They are one generation down from the masters, containing program content only - no news, no commercials. We estimate the content in this part was broadcast between (estimated) 4:30 AM and 6:00 AM. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

The "Pop Music" segment of the History is continued, focusing on 1960 and 1961. We're gonna do The Twist, and it goes like this: We learn that the first fuzz guitar effect in a popular song was a technical difficulty, hear a demonstration of the first popular record in 5/4 time, but are clueless as to why a song about an agricultural pest should top the charts in 1961. Perhaps people liked remembering those old cotton fields back home?

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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 22, 1969 Hour 19 (50:46)

. . . a number of crazes swept through 1962 - the twist, the Bossa-Nova, and the lifestyle and beat of surfing . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

This exhibit, contributed by Norm Garr, presents Hour 19 of the First and Original History Of Rock And Roll, as broadcast by KHJ on Saturday, February 22, 1969.

Norm's recordings are copies from the tapes given to listeners who won a complete set of this original HR&R. They are one generation down from the masters, containing program content only - no news, no commercials. Our best guess is that the content in this part was broadcast between 6 and 7 AM. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

Pop Music from 1961 and 1962, an era of Top 40 with exceptional variety, is featured in this segment. Comments from Neil Sedaka and Ray Charles are included. You'll also hear Brian Wilson define "surfing" music.

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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 22, 1969 Hour 20 (48:53)

. . . There weren't too many prototypes of songs of that nature . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

This is hour 20 of the First and Original History Of Rock And Roll, contributed by Norm Garr. Norm's recordings are copies from the tapes given to listeners who won a complete set of this original HR&R. They are one generation down from the masters, containing program content only - no news, no commercials. It was originally broadcast by KHJ on Saturday, February 22, 1969.

This part was broadcast between 7 and 8 AM. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

1963 is the focus of this segment, another era of Top 40 music that boasts outstanding variety. You'll hear comments from Dionne Warwick, Trini Lopez and Gerry Goffin.

You'll also hear a rare mistake in the script. The hit by Sammy Davis, Jr. was not from Fiddler On The Roof, but from Stop The World, I Want To Get Off.

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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 22, 1969 Hour 33 (01:00:19)

. . . world's first rock blindfold test . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

This segment of the original 48-hour Rockumentary was broadcast between 8 and 9 PM. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

Continued from the previous hour featuring 1963, much of the Top 40 music presented in this hour is memorable. The "blindfold test" comments from Phil Spector demonstrate his early genius, a genius that decayed into homicidal madness forty years later.

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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 22, 1969 Hour 34 (59:33)

. . . I got a notion to produce when I was really hungry . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

Norm's recordings are copies from the tapes given to listeners who won a complete set of this original HR&R. They are one generation down from the masters, containing program content only - no news, no commercials. It was broadcast by KHJ on Saturday, February 22, 1969, between 9 and 10 PM.

This hour allowed only about 1 minute of commerical time, but it's chock-full of interesting interviews featuring Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Norman Whitfield, Dave Clark, Johnny Rivers, Smokey Robinson, Little Richard, Curtis Mayfield, Shadow Morton, Joe Tex, Eric Burdon and Roy Orbison. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

This chapter of the original Rockumentary identifies 1964 as the first year of chart success for The Rolling Stones and The Temptations, examines the connection between Little Richard and The Beatles, and describes "the beginning of the rule of groups over rock 'n' roll".

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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 22, 1969 Hour 35 (55:55)

. . . Well, after The Beatles, I'd say, The Boston Pops . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

Norm's recordings are copies from the tapes given to listeners who won a complete set of this original HR&R. They are one generation down from the masters, containing program content only - no news, no commercials. It was originally broadcast by KHJ on Saturday, February 22, 1969, between 10 and 11 PM. It is also the first tape of this series with serious technical issues, at least during the second part. Because of some unfortunate distortion and "splatter", the music in the second half of this exhibit was restored.

Only 4 minutes of commerical time was scheduled for this hour. Included: Peter Noone (Herman's Hermits) talks with Elvis Presley, Bobby Hatfield (The Righteous Brothers) defines "soul", and Sir Douglas (of his Quintet) reminisces about his first hit. Stevie Wonder and John Sebastian (The Lovin' Spoonful) also appear in this installment of the Rockumentary. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 22, 1969 Hour 36 (48:02)

. . . I got nothin' to say about these things I write, I mean, I just write 'em . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

Norm's recordings are copies from the tapes given to listeners who won a complete set of this original HR&R. They are one generation down from the masters, containing program content only - no news, no commercials. The original broadcast by KHJ was on Saturday, February 22, 1969, between 11PM and 12 Midnight. Due to some excessive "splatter", one song in this exhibit was restored.

Our host is Robert W. Morgan. Total time would suggest the hour was scheduled with two minutes of commercials and one ten-minute newscast. Bob Dylan, Donovan and Eric Clapton appear in this hour of the Rockumentary.

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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 23, 1969 Hour 37 (59:18)

. . . Be Free! You're not free enough . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

After the introductory artists, Dionne Warwick and her hit records get a lot of attention. Then, about 30 minutes in, there is a brilliant composite of what are mostly considered "novelty tunes" today, named "non-singing-singers" here. This is not to be missed. Warwick, Ray Charles and Marvin Gaye are featured with spoken-word history.

Norm's recordings are copies from the tapes given to listeners who won a complete set of this original HR&R. They are one generation down from the masters, containing program content only - no news, no commercials. It was broadcast by KHJ on Sunday, February 23, 1969, between Midnight and 1AM. This hour contained only one, if any, commercial announcements. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 23, 1969 Hour 38 (47:37)

. . . I can hold my breath three times as long, if I want to . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

Beginning with Bob Dylan ("I'm just as good a singer as Caruso"), working up to Tina Turner (with words from Ike Turner) the hour wraps up with Lou Rawls.

Host Robert W. Morgan announces the next two hour segment (which started at 2AM that morning) will feature The Blues.

This hour orginally included a ten-minute newscast.

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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 23, 1969 Hour 39 (45:35)

. . . How this man got all these hits without any rehearsal, or anything . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

It begins with Ray Charles and excerpts from the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival. Only a couple of songs heard in this segment were played in regular rotation at KHJ.

Our host is Robert W. Morgan, who does identify all the relatively obscure but authentic blues music.

A ten-minute newscast was originally included in the program, but is not featured here.

 ROBERT W. MORGAN HOUR 39 KHJ HISTORY OF R&R

Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 23, 1969 Hour 40 (46:34)

. . . See, the blues come from way back . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

This is the second of two hours devoted to Blues music and performers and was contributed by Norm Garr. Norm's recordings are one generation down from the masters, and were especially mixed for contestants who won a complete copy of the History.

This hour contains mostly original American Blues music, with the exception of the opening opus featuring Canned Heat. Otherwise, the rest of it is raw, gritty and representative of the very earliest form of "rock 'n' roll".

Our host is Robert W. Morgan, who announces a break in the program, which he says will resume at 9AM. He also outlines the upcoming hours.

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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 23, 1969 Hour 41 (57:03)

. . . Hey Man - we can dance! . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

This hour was the first of two created for the Words And Music chapter of The History. Commercial announcements that may have been part of the original hour are not included.

This hour contains a few musical surprises and some hard-core rock, just perfect to awaken sleepy Boss Angeles on a Sunday morning. The recording was contributed by Norm Garr. Norm's recordings are one generation from the masters, mixed for contestants who won a complete copy of the program.

Jerry Garcia, John Sebastian and Lou Adler are featured with commentary. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 23, 1969 Hour 42 (53:12)

. . . There are five people in the United States who probably understand all the records we have made - and I'm three of them. . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

Our host is Robert W. Morgan, who speaks of the "Los Angeles Sound", the "San Francisco Sound", and the upcoming six-hour segment focusing on Rock Groups. Comments from Frank Zappa and Jimmy Webb are featured, along with a broad variety of lyrical music.

The recording was contributed by Norm Garr. Norm's recordings are one generation from the masters, mixed for contestants who won a complete copy of the program.

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Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 23, 1969 Hour 43 (45:02)

. . . The KHJ History of Rock and Roll has entered its final six hours . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

Beginning in the early 1950's with some authentic samples of R&B groups of that era, this segment of the History moves quickly into R&B and pop groups of the early 1960's. When originally broadcast, this hour included about 15 minutes of news and commercial content, which is not heard in this exhibit. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

The recording was contributed by Norm Garr. Norm's recordings are one generation from the masters, mixed for contestants who won a complete copy of the program.

 ROBERT W. MORGAN HOUR 43 KHJ HISTORY OF R&R

Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 23, 1969 Hour 44 (55:02)

. . . The group nearly broke up . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

Only five minutes was left for news or commercial content in this hour, and that is not included here. The Beach Boys and The 4 Seasons get some attention, and The Exciters and Gerry & The Pacemakers get honorable mentions. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

The recording was contributed by Norm Garr. Norm's recordings are one generation from the masters, mixed for contestants who won a complete copy of the program.

 ROBERT W. MORGAN HOUR 44 KHJ HISTORY OF R&R

Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 23, 1969 Hour 45 (52:16)

. . . Why not? A rose by any other name would smell as Beatle . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

Minus eight minutes for news or commercial content in this hour, which includes a lot of music, Little Richard, Bobby Darin, Chuck Berry and Paul Anka all have something to say, and there are also many comments from The Beatles, themselves. Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

The recording was contributed by Norm Garr. Norm's recordings are one generation from the masters, mixed for contestants who won a complete copy of the program.

 ROBERT W. MORGAN HOUR 45 KHJ HISTORY OF R&R

Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 23, 1969 Hour 46 (46:57)

. . . Let me search my memory bank . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

What isn't included here is 13 minutes for news and/or commercial content. There is a short instrumental bed where the news would have been. It was likely provided to adjust for time.

Our host is Robert W. Morgan.

Norm Garr contributed this recording, one generation from the master.

 ROBERT W. MORGAN HOUR 46 KHJ HISTORY OF R&R

Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 23, 1969 Hour 47 (54:11)

. . . and it's a tragedy . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

And groups we get, from Them to Turtles, Brummels to Rascals, Monkees to Mamas, and much more.

Included is a revealing comment from Bill Graham, who is remembered for producing some of the greatest Rock 'n' Roll Concerts of the Sixties and Seventies.

Norm Garr contributed this recording, one generation from the master.

 ROBERT W. MORGAN HOUR 47 KHJ HISTORY OF R&R

Robert W. Morgan, KHJ History of R&R, February 23, 1969 Hour 48 (56:05)

. . . 48 hours, in which to enscapulate approximately 20 years of music . . .

[Description by Uncle Ricky]

Keep in mind that this program was broadcast in February, 1969. Woodstock was yet to happen, and Monterey was the pinnacle of contemporary music performance. Both Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton have comments, along with Producer Tom Dowd (Layla).

Complete closing credits for the production are included in this segment, and there's a honor roll of RKO heavies from all over the country. It's obvious that even as this final hour was broadcast, there were already plans for distribution to other RKO stations.

Thanks to Norm Garr for the final 21 hours of the Original KHJ History of Rock And Roll.

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