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Saturday March 6th, 2021 with Pat Moore
3 Hour Special on one the the most versatile talented guys around - Mike O'Reilly

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Saturday March 6 it's my turn back at the helm of the Saturday Morning Show on CKCU. I'm really excited to be presenting a radio documentary/retrospective on one of the most talented and versatile performers around - he's an actor, voice over actor, comedian, and songwriter and all round musician and entertainer - I'm referring to Mike O'Reilly. You may know him as a bluegrass master, or Cecil Wiggins, or Melody Mike Cantrell of the Radio Kings, or Bolt Upright of the doo-wop rock band back in the late 70's... You'll hear guys like Paul Faubert, Vince Brooks, Les Emerson, John Partridge, Garry Greenland, Ray Legere, Dick Smith, Don Marcotte, Al Bragg...and of course, Mike himself. Join me from 7am to 10am for this 3 hour special on Saturday March 6, 2021. 93.1FM CKCU.
The Blues are Rollin' In
Ray Legere and Mike O'Reilly - Story Songs and Toe-Tappin' Tunes Canadian
clips from CHEZ 106
Delmer and Cecil - Demo Canadian
clips from CHEZ 106
Delmer and Cecil - Demo Canadian
Northern Moon
Cody - Antique Heart Canadian
High on a Hilltop
Cody - Alive and Still Pickin' Canadian
Mike Inroduces the Band
Cody - Tale of 3 Cities Canadian
Madawaska
Cody - Tale of 3 Cities Canadian
Tutti Fruiti
Bolt Upright - Live in '86 Canadian
Rock Around the Clock
Bolt Upright - Llive in '86 Canadian
Tossing and Turning
Bolt Upright - Llive in '87 Canadian
Part 2
Love, Love, Love
Bolt Upright - Single release Canadian
Tumblin' Tumbleweed
Radio Ranch Party - CJOH recording live Canadian
Sugar Moon
The Radio Kings - The Radio Kings Canadian
Fat and Happy
The Radio Kings - The Radio Kings Canadian
Blue Plate Special
The Radio Kings - The Radio Kings Canadian
Swingin'
The Radio Kings - The Radio Kings Canadian
Ocean Of Tears
The Radio Kings - The Radio Kings Canadian
Longneck Blues
Junior Sisk - Poor Boy's Pleasure Canadian
Meadow Muffin Blues
Delmer and Cecil - Single release Canadian
Part 3
Waterfall of Tears
Mike O'Reilly - pre-release Canadian
Rock Bottom Blues
Dick Smith Mike O'Reilly Band - Life's Road Canadian
Love's Lonely Lies
Dick Smith Mike O'Reilly Band - Life's Road Canadian
Tear down the Wall
Dick Smith Mike O'Reilly Band - On the Town Canadian
River of Time
Dick Smith Mike O'Reilly Band - Life's Road Canadian
I Think I'm Going to Sleep On It
Mike O'Reilly - pre-release Canadian
Lullaby of the Leaves
The Radio Kings - The Radio Kings Canadian
Starting Over at 52
Mike O'Reilly - pre-release Canadian
Johnson's Old Farm
Mike O'Reilly - pre-release Canadian
You're Not Easy to Forget
Cody - Antique Heart Canadian
For those listening On Demand, you will also hear this "encore" of two songs.
Hello Bartender
Mike O'Reilly - pre-release
Be Quiet When Willy Walks By
Dick Smith Mike O'Reilly Band - Antique Heart
Interactive CKCU
Chris White
Oh my god, Pat – the Delmer and Cecil skits are hilarious!

7:12 AM, March 6th, 2021
Laurie Lund
I played with Bolt at the reunion concert in the horn section. It was a blast...and so was Bolt.

7:36 AM, March 6th, 2021
Pat Moore (host)
Hey! Thanks for listening Chris, and Laurie!

7:39 AM, March 6th, 2021
Chris White
Fascinating to hear about the musical get-together with Stan and Garnet Rogers!

7:48 AM, March 6th, 2021
Ron Armstrong
Mike used to live in the apartment above my wife and I on Waverley Street. Thankfully the front room was not well sound proofed. We would sit in a semi circular, bay window like room enjoying his music as he practiced. He never knew that we were hanging on every chord and word but it was so nice to have a private show many evenings.

8:12 AM, March 6th, 2021
Don White.
Definitely enjoying the show, Pat. Yesterday I came across a couple photos of Mike that I took at the Ompah Stomp in 1979 (I think).

8:30 AM, March 6th, 2021
hillbilly
Great show, Pat! Gotta say too....sorry to hear about Murphy! I met Murphy on a pew in Brigid's Well...

8:38 AM, March 6th, 2021
Ron Moores
Timely; superbly done Pat!

8:52 AM, March 6th, 2021
Pat Moore
I remember when Mike lived on Waverly...lucky you to have that live music Ron! Thanks for listening. :)

8:59 AM, March 6th, 2021
Pat Moore
Hey Hillbilly thanks for tuning in, and yes, very sad about Murphy. Thanks for remembering him.

9:01 AM, March 6th, 2021
Bill Cameron
Great fun to hear the ol Meadow Muffin anthem....dont spose we could get the Ottawa Valley Traffic Report? Y’know, “yesterdays traffic was normal except for a 123 car pileup in downtown White Lake...” (drumroll, punchline....)

9:02 AM, March 6th, 2021
Pat Moore
Don White, Ron Moores - thanks for tuning in!

9:02 AM, March 6th, 2021
Pat Moore
Bill.... hahaha, that was always good!

9:03 AM, March 6th, 2021
Bill Cameron
Once Mike opened for Doc Watson at High School of Commerce I think. A lady from the school came up to me on the balcony while he was on and whispered to me “Is that Doc Watson?” So Mike might have been at his best that night. Cheers.

9:05 AM, March 6th, 2021
Pat Moore
Bill - cool! Thanks for thaty story.

9:07 AM, March 6th, 2021
Chris White
Excellent show, Pat -- congrats!

9:09 AM, March 6th, 2021
Peter Deveau
Thanks to Mike's 35 years MCing at Tottenham he brought in a lot of fans. Great show today Pat. Peter Deveau

9:16 AM, March 6th, 2021
pete bunnett
Clearly a tremendous amount of work to put this extensive piece together.Should be replayed at a later date with extra promotion or wedged into Back Forty. I suggest that it could find a home on several CBC programs.Another CKCU high point.

9:32 AM, March 6th, 2021
Chris White
An excellent portrait of an exceptional individual.

9:50 AM, March 6th, 2021
Pat Moore
Thanks Pete

9:51 AM, March 6th, 2021
Pat Moore
Thanks Peter Deveau, Thanks Chris!

9:52 AM, March 6th, 2021
Alrick Huebener
That was fantastic. Great stories. The Radio Kings version of Lullaby of the Leaves is the best I have heard. Are the recordings still available?

9:53 AM, March 6th, 2021
Don White.
An excellent show, Pat.

9:58 AM, March 6th, 2021
Alan Surmachynski (host)
Great show, Pat! One of the first shows I saw at The Civic Center was Bolt Upright & The Erections.

10:00 AM, March 6th, 2021
Dan Rogers
Great job Pat. Thanks for doing this. Even though a lot of us know and love Mike and his work it was so nice to see it framed the way you did.

10:05 AM, March 6th, 2021
peter
thank you fore a wonderful show pat

10:08 AM, March 6th, 2021
Pat Moore (host)
Hi Alrick - So glad you enjoyed the show. I'm not sure if their cd's are still available...I'll ask. And...yes this is such a beautiful version of Lullaby of the Leaves.

11:16 AM, March 6th, 2021
Pat Moore (host)
Hey Dan Paul Rogers... thanks! It was neat for me too !

11:17 AM, March 6th, 2021
Gerald Bailie
Excellent radio journalism. Thanks Pat.

11:45 AM, March 6th, 2021
Don Patterson
Nicely Done Pat

1:40 PM, March 6th, 2021
Alrick Huebener
A most interesting and excellent program. Are an idea the recordings of The Radio Kings still available? I was struck by the beauty of their version of Lullaby of the Leaves. I play bass on this song with a pianist friend and love it.

3:58 PM, March 6th, 2021
John Irvin
Thoroughly enjoyed the show. Many good memories rekindled. Talent galore all morning. Thank you!

5:43 PM, March 6th, 2021
Jay Bird ROBERTSON
Great show, many great memories up early for the great tunes. God bless Mike talk to you soon. You may not remember we were at Glebe early 60s.

7:30 PM, March 6th, 2021
Steve Hanes
Thanks for a great show and a trip down memory lane. From inviting players up on stage with "Mike O'Reilly and Friends," opening for Valley 'Grass concerts, hosting events and giving advice to the bluegrass community Mike was always a class act. I'm sure Mike touched many musician's hearts over his long career. I'm sure there are many more stories yet to be told. Thanks again Mike!

10:12 PM, March 6th, 2021
Gordon Wright
Met him outside the LeHibiou coffee house in Ottawa in the late 1960’s early 1970’s at a Bluegrass gathering and I was very impressed . Loved him ever since for his love and dedication to the music we love . God Bless Mike !

12:20 AM, March 8th, 2021
Bruce Davis
A very well done tribute to a great guy. Thanks so much Pat.

11:12 AM, March 8th, 2021
Herve Faubert
I was fortunate to be a Roadie for Bolt Upright. My brother Armand Lafontaine played bass. I have fond memories of shows at the University of Ottawa and Carleton, as well at the Chaudiere Clu b (Rose Room). Those were great times the music was great the audience always so receptive. Such talent energy something i will never forget.Good Job on your program. Thank you.

8:33 AM, March 9th, 2021
Linda Friel
Oh the memories ... what a fabulous job you did...my ex husband was Bolts drummer around 73...the funny stories...he didn't have to do much to make me laugh...I would just look at him and crack up...but Mike was probably the nicest person I have ever met...and had a fabulous voice...great memories...of a fabulous guy...again thank you!!

4:29 PM, March 23rd, 2021
Pat Moore (host)
Thanks for all your comments folks - Steve Hanes, Herve Faoubert, Linda Friel, Gordon Wright, Bruce Davis, Jay Robertson, John Irvine, Alrick, Gerald, ... "all youse guys" :)

12:44 PM, June 5th, 2021
Al McDonald
I just came accross this on the weekend after I got the news about Mike and reminiscing and looking up things about Mike. Great piece and so nice you did it while Mike was around to enjoy it. You should do more of these about legendary people like Mike. Very well done.

7:14 AM, June 7th, 2021
Robert Avila
Back in the early 1980's I owned a neighborhood pub named Wizards. Mike use to come in after his shows or just anytime and his friend "Doc" . He iwas the Funniest man I have ever met. Still one of me most favorite memories. He probably had to just wink his eye at St. Peter to pass in without a question..all the while pinching Peter's wallet. God Speed Mike.

10:04 PM, June 25th, 2024