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July 26, 2010

From Steve R – Mr. Pop – On the “Grunge” music time line – what started it all?

Mr. Pop History – Although Grunge had been around since the Psyche ’60′s – Mainstream Grunge began with 1990′s “Louder Than Love,” the debut album for Soundgarden.

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Beatles Question. Pop Culture History – Week-By-Week.

July 20, 2010

From Adam G – What was the only Beatles album released with nada a Beatles single?

Mr. Pop History – It was intentional – and another reason why this album was so unique. It was 1967′s “Sgt. Pepper.” Not one single was released. It was a total album concept. For all those who remember – “All You Need Is Love” was the summer 1967 by the Beatles.

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Week-By-Week Pop Culture History. Danny Sugarman Mr. Pop Video Below.

June 25, 2010

From Raymond L – Mr. Pop, can you give me an instance in pop history – where a music artist fan or a groupie – turned out to be important for that artist?

Mr. Pop History - The one that comes to mind immediately is the late Danny Sugarman – who – as it turned out, kept the legacy of the Doors alive well after they had gone their separate ways.

He was the classic groupie pesk. They’d tell him to leave and he’d come back. They eventually put him on payroll and he answered fan mail. Leader Jim Morrison took a liking to him and introduced him literature and drugs.  Later, Sugarman became the publicist and manager for Ray Manzarek and eventually, become caretaker of the Door’s Legacy. He coauthored the 1980 Jim Morrison bio – “No One Here gets Out Alive” and consulted on Oliver Stone’s “The Doors.” He also got Elektra Records to release “The Doors Greatest Hits” among other feats.

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Start Your Own Week-By-Diary…. With Our Pop Culture History Weeks.

June 21, 2010

From Steve J – Mr. Pop – TV movies have or are written for 7 acts. Theater movies are written for only three acts. Why?

Mr. Pop History – TV is that way in order to accommodate commercials and station breaks.
And, TV movies on commercial networks are exactly 96 minutes. And remember – each act has to have its sort-of cliffhanger – especially the top-of-the-hour. Now – movies on HBO and other pay nets – they’re written as three acts. The second act is always the hardest to write.

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Another Pop Culture History Question And Answer…

June 18, 2010

From Jonie Y – Mr. Pop – Do you know how much music – the maximum music that could be played from a 45rpm record? A 33rpm record?

Mr. Pop History – For each side – 8 minutes was the max for 45rpm singles. A 33 long-play record – 22 minutes. Remember – that’s each side.

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I saw your review of a book called “Sh-Boom” by Clay Cole. I can’t wait to buy it!

September 4, 2009

photo - September 4 - Sh-Boom Book CoverFrom Steph W. – Mr. Pop – I saw your review of a book called “Sh-Boom” by Clay Cole. I can’t wait to buy it!

Mr. Pop History – Yes and thanks. Sh-Boom by Clay Cole is a wonderful read for pop and music fans. It’ll be available on October 1. Clay was a top video pop personality back in the 1960’s and his book is a must for anyone. Clay is so smart, he even knew that WMCA radio was the first to play Capitol Records’ “I Want To Hold Your Hand” by the Beatles – setting off Beatlemania back on December 26, 1963.

You won’t be able to put the book down. It’s that good!

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Has Paul McCartney ever taken liberties to such an extant as to turn the language on its side?

September 4, 2009

photo - September 4 - Paul McCartneyFrom Regina M – Mr. Pop – Re: Paul McCartney and his songwriting… He has had such a wonderful command of the English language. Has Paul ever taken liberties to such an extant as to turn the language on its side?

Mr. Pop History – You mean use bad grammar? How about “My Love Does It Good” should be – “My Love Does It Well.” It just doesn’t have the same ring.

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Crooner Bobby Vinton once remarked he did a show in honor of NY DJ Jack Spector, who he said introduced his first hit on the radio. Can you or do you have any information on this?

August 31, 2009

Jack-Spector-and-Bobby-VintonFrom Bryce M – Crooner Bobby Vinton once remarked he did a show in honor of NY DJ Jack Spector, who he said introduced his first hit on the radio. Can you or do you have any information on this?

Mr. Pop History – Wow – you’re taking me back. Jack Spector was one of the great all-time NY radio DJ’s making his at WMCA radio and helped build it to top ratings during the 1960’s. I found this article from March of 1970. It confirms Jack Spector first played “Roses Are Red My Love” back in 1962 and Mr. Vinton honored Jack Spector at the legendary Copa.

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Didn’t Hanna-Barbera – the cartoon makers, try to make a go at pop music?

August 31, 2009

Pebbles-and-Bam-BamFrom Jay J – Didn’t Hanna-Barbera – the cartoon makers, try to make a go at pop music? When? This is one of my favorite sites.

Mr. Pop History – And thanks! They did with “Hanna-Barbera” records. The year was 1965 when they released records by Danny Hutton (later of 3 Dog Night), the Guillotines and separately – they tried to cash-in on their own cartoons. Here’s their most prominent record release – back in October of 1965,when “The Flintstones” aired on ABC-TV Friday nights. Pebbles and Bam Bam sang this song – then HB hurried this release – “Let The Sun Shine In.”

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