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Thursday April 3rd, 2014 with Chris Sharp
Bands from Ohio

Cleveland's Rock And Roll Hall of Fame will conduct it's inductee ceremony in New York April 10.Tonight we spotlight bands and artists from the state of Ohio.
We open with a grab bag of pop and soul by bands and individuals who originated or based themselves in Ohio and the first track is the official rock song for the state of Ohio.
Hang On Sloopy
The McCoys - VA:Grandson of Frat Rock! Vol. 3(1991)
Paper Doll
The Mills Brothers - Paper Doll(1970)
Frenzy
Screamin' Jay Hawkins - Rock 'n' Roll Legend(2008)
Little Bit O' Soul
Music Explosion - VA:Rock 'n' Roll Sixties(1986)
Backstabbers
The O'Jays - VA:Soul Hits Of The 70's Vol. 8(1991)
Time Won't Let Me
Outsiders - VA:You Should Have Been There(1978)
Fire
Ohio Players - VA:Soul Hits Of The 70's(1991)
These country artists were either born or came of age (Phil Ochs,really a folkie) in Ohio.
Take This Job And Shove It
Johnny Paycheck - Take This Job And Shove It(1977)
Amie
Pure Prairie League - Bustin' Out(1975)
Chords Of Fame
Phil Ochs - Phil Ochs Greatest Hits(1969)
Two Tone Brown
David Allan Coe - Singles 1968-1973(1975)
Next set-musical entities that originated in Ohio.
Keep On Rollin'
Poobah - U.S. Rock(1975)
Overnight Sensation
The Raspberries - Starting Over(1974)
One Time Women
J.D. Blackfoot - The Ultimate Prophecy(1970)
Slide On Over Slinky
Rick Derringer - All American Boy(1973)
Next we feature a couple of bands that never got the recognition they deserved-both hail from Cleveland.
Cookbook
Damnation Of Adam Blessing - Damnation Of Adam Blessing(1969)
No Way
Damnation Of Adam Blessing - Second Damnation(1970)
We Don't Need It
Damnation Of Adam Blessing - Which Is The Justice And Which Is The Thief(1971)
Come On Down Girl
Silk - Smooth As Raw Silk(1969)
Not A Whole Lot I Can Do
Silk - Smooth As Raw Silk(1969)
Next set comprises Cleveland's finest from the early 70's.
Walk Away
James Gang - The Best Of The James Gang(1972)
Meadows
Joe Walsh - The Smoker You Drink,The Player You Get(1973)
All Night Long
Joe Walsh - VA:Urban Cowboy-Original Motion Picture Soundtrack(1980)
The Bomber
James Gang - The Best Of The James Gang(1972)
Cincinnati's own Isley Brothers(members of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) had a long career in soul music due to their ability to adapt.Here is a sampling of their hits.
Twist and Shout
The Isley Brothers - VA:Grandson Of Frat Rock Vol. 3(1991)
It's Your Thing
The Isley Brothers - Greatest Hits and Rare Classica(1991)
Work To Do
The Isley Brothers - VA:Soul Hits Of The 70's Vol 0(1991)
Harvest For The World
The Isley Brothers - Forever Gold:A Collection Of Their Greatest Hits(1977)
Thank you for listening.Next show broadcasts April 17.
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farron
yep yep, another good one. It reminded me to put some isley brothers on my ipod

9:53 PM, April 4th, 2014
chris
Isley's are good lefty

12:53 PM, April 6th, 2014
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