Bob hosted an all-music show on Super Bowl Sunday, spinning a fantastic selection of 70s records. Tune in to experience the nostalgic vibes and discover some great tracks!
Phonetics - Don't let love get you down - Trudel
Sterio's - Life - Ideal
Don Julian and the Larks - The Wiggle - Jark
Carl Carlton - The Generation Gap - Back Beat
Continental Showstoppers - Not too young - Seventy Seven
Temprees - My baby love - We Produce
Natural Four - Hanging on to a lie - Boola Boola
Ultimate Ovation - Showdown - Ultimate 1999
Groom Brothers - Give it all we got - Jeree
Artistics - Look out I'm gonna get you - Brunswick
Just Brothers - You got the love to make me over - Music Merchant
Four Tops - In these changing times - Motown
Mad Lads - Gone! The promise of yesterday - Volt
Ralfi Pagan - Come back baby - Fania
Arterials - What we have - Mary
Double O's Demingoes - Color one tear black - Split
Burnt Toast and Coffee - I love you girl pt. 2 - McWT
Manchild - Especially for you - Chi-sound
Pro-Fascination - Something on your mind - MOT
Merger - I wanna be your man – MGR
On a chilly Super Bowl Sunday in 2008, Bob Abrahamian treated listeners to an all-music experience that transcended the typical sports fervor of the day. With his deep passion for soul music, Bob curated a playlist that took listeners on a journey through the rich tapestry of 70s soul, featuring tracks that might otherwise be lost to time. Starting with The Phonetics' "Don't Let Love Get You Down," Bob highlighted the vocal talents of Willie Hutch, setting the stage for a show that celebrated both the familiar and the obscure.
The episode was a testament to Bob's dedication to preserving the legacy of soul music, particularly the lesser-known gems of Chicago's vibrant scene. As he spun records from artists like The Continental Showstoppers, The Artistics, and The Mad Lads, Bob not only showcased the music but also the stories and cultural contexts behind these tracks. His commentary provided insights into the geographical and emotional landscapes that shaped these sounds, from the bustling streets of Detroit to the soulful echoes of New Orleans.
Listeners were reminded of the power of music to connect and uplift, even on a day dominated by football. Bob's enthusiasm and expertise shone through as he invited listeners to call in and engage with the music, fostering a sense of community and shared appreciation. This episode was more than just a playlist; it was a celebration of soul music's enduring influence and a tribute to the artists who crafted these timeless melodies. Through his show, Bob Abrahamian continued to champion the voices of soul, ensuring they resonated with new generations of listeners.
Bob Abrahamian 0:00
Okay, you're tuned to WHPK 88.5 FM in Chicago. You are now listening to the Sitting in the Park show. I am doing an all music show today, partly because no one wanted to come up for an interview on Super Bowl Sunday. But if you're listening to the show, I will reward you with a lot of good music. If you want to call me up, the number here is 773-702-8424. I usually start off the show in Chicago, but today I'm going to start off in LA. This group is called The Phonetics, and this record actually has Willie Hutch singing lead on it. This track is called Don't Let Love Get You Down.
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Bob Abrahamian 10:42
Okay, you're tuned to WHPK, 88.5 FM in Chicago, and you're listening to the Sitting in the Park show. In the last set, I started off in LA with Willie Hutch and The Phonetics with Don't Let Love Get You Down. Then we heard The Stereos with Life from Pittsburgh, back to LA with Don Julian and The Larks with The Wiggle, and finished off with Carl Carlton's The Generation Gap. I don’t have an interview today, but I do have plenty of great music for you. Next week, members of Lost Generation will be here for an interview, so make sure to tune in for that. If you want to call, the number is 773-702-8424. Up next is a track from 1970 out of Detroit, this is The Continental Showstoppers with Not Too Young.
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Bob Abrahamian 27:26
Okay, you're tuned to WHPK 88.5 FM in Chicago, and you're listening to Sitting in the Park. I’m playing all music tonight because no one’s available for an interview during the Super Bowl. That last set started with The Continental Showstoppers and Not Too Young, followed by The Temporaries with My Baby Loves Me, and then The Natural Four with Hanging On to a Lie from Detroit. We ended with The Groom Brothers from Pittsburgh with Give It All We Got. Next week, I’ll be interviewing Lost Generation, and we'll also be talking about Lenore, a track from the Vondels, featuring Lost Generation member Larrell Simon. If you want to check out any of my previous interviews, visit my website at www.sittinginthepark.com. You can also listen live online at www.whpk.org. Now, let’s head back to Chicago. Here’s The Artistics with Lookout, I’m Gonna Get You.
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Bob Abrahamian 44:20
Alright, you’re tuned to WHPK 88.5 FM in Chicago. That set began with The Artistics and Lookout, I’m Gonna Get You, followed by The Just Brothers with You Got the Love to Make Me Over, The Four Tops with In These Changing Times, and The Mad Lads with Gone: The Promise of Yesterday. We wrapped up with Ralphie Pagan's Come Back Baby. Before I play more music, I want to give you some info: Medical mistakes claim thousands of lives every year, but you can help by asking the right questions. Visit www.ahrq.gov to learn more. If you’re concerned about online safety, check out cybertipline.com to learn how to protect yourself. Don’t forget to tune in next week for my Lost Generation interview. Now, here’s a rare cut from Washington, D.C. — The Arterials with What We Have.
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Bob Abrahamian 51:10
Okay, you’re tuned to WHPK 88.5 FM in Chicago, and you’re listening to Sitting in the Park. That was The Arterials from D.C. with What We Have. It sounded like a full orchestra on that track! After that, we heard "Color One’s Hair Black" by Double O Domingos from Cincinnati and I Love You Girl (Part 2) by Burnt Toast and Coffee from New Orleans. There’s about 25 minutes left in the show, so if you want to call in, the number is 773-702-8424. Next week, I’ll be interviewing members of Lost Generation, so don’t miss that. Here’s Manchild, featuring Babyface, with Especially for You.
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Bob Abrahamian 1:13:00
Okay, you’re tuned to WHPK 88.5 FM in Chicago. That set started with Manchild’s Especially for You, featuring Babyface on lead vocals. Then we heard Something On Your Mind by Pro Fascination from New Orleans, followed by I Want to Be Your Man by Merger from Detroit. As mentioned earlier, next week I'll be interviewing Lost Generation, and here’s a track from their album, This is the Lost Generation. Listen closely, the lyrics are pretty heavy.
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