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Stranger Songs
Tuesday May 5th, 2026 with Mike Regenstreif
1966

The theme on this edition of Stranger Songs is 1966. Pictured: Mike Regenstreif & Tom Paxton (2009). Click on LISTEN NOW to hear this show. Click on LISTEN to hear the current CKCU broadcast.
fragment of The Stranger Song
Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen - Columbia/Legacy Canadian
Our theme this week on Stranger Songs is 1966 – all the recordings on this show were first released 60 years ago in 1966.
Early Morning Rain
Gordon Lightfoot - Lightfoot! - United Artists Canadian
The French Girl
Ian & Sylvia - Play One More - Vanguard Canadian
Hurry Sundown
Peter, Paul & Mary - Album - Warner Bros.
Southbound
Doc Watson - Southbound - Vanguard
Homeward Bound
Simon & Garfunkel - Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme - Columbia
Leaving London
Tom Paxton - Outward Bound - Elektra/Rhino
The Dolphins
Fred Neil - Fred Neil - Capitol
I Want You
Bob Dylan - Blonde On Blonde - Columbia
When a Man Loves a Woman
Percy Sledge - When a Man Loves a Woman - Atlantic
fragment of The Stranger Song
Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen - Columbia/Legacy Canadian
Good Vibrations
The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations/Let’s Go Away for Awhile - Capitol
Pirate Jenny
Judy Collins - In My Life - Elektra
Alabama Song
Dave Van Ronk - No Dirty Names - Verve Forecast
Joshua Gone Barbados
Tom Rush - Take a Little Walk with Me - Elektra
Thirsty Boots
Eric Andersen - ‘Bout Changes and Things - Vanguard
Richland Woman
Jim Kweskin & The Jugband (lead vocal: Maria Muldaur) - See Reverse Side for Title - Vanguard
I’m Satisfied
Mississippi John Hurt - Today - Vanguard
Daydream
The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream - Sony/Legacy
Don't Make Promises
Tim Hardin - Tim Hardin 1 - Verve Forecast
If I Were a Carpenter
Bobby Darin - If I Were a Carpenter - Atlantic
Different Drum
The Greenbriar Boys - Better Late Than Never - Vanguard
Eleanor Rigby
The Beatles - Revolver - Parlophone
Paint It Black
The Rolling Stones - Aftermath - Kondon
For What It’s Worth
Buffalo Springfield - For What It’s Worth/Do I Have to Come Right Out and Say It - Atco
Monday, Monday
The Mamas & The Papas - If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears - Dunhill
Gifts are for Giving
Julie Felix - Changes - Fontana Canadian
fragment of The Stranger Song
Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen - Columbia/Legacy Canadian
Interactive CKCU
John Coleman
60 years ago?! say it isn't so.. Nice selection from 1966 !

11:15 AM, May 5th, 2026
Neil & Dancer
FANTASTIC PLAYLIST, Mike !! Thank you for the memories from one of my favourite years of my life. Wonderful memories down this lane.

11:26 AM, May 5th, 2026
N&D
Happy spring morning John.

11:26 AM, May 5th, 2026
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Thanks John. Thanks Neil.

12:46 PM, May 5th, 2026
Bobby Calzone
Wow! I wasn't born! Had ti wait til Expo!

1:37 PM, May 5th, 2026
Mike Regenstreif (host)
You still might recognize some of the songs, Bobby.

2:57 PM, May 5th, 2026
Joanne Hurley
60 years ago, I was just beginning to get into folk music - Lightfoot and Ian & Sylvia were high on my favourites list. Since then, all of the musicians on the show have become part of the soundtrack of my life. Great show this week.

3:19 PM, May 5th, 2026
N&D
You're just a young pup, Bobby.

3:20 PM, May 5th, 2026
Bc
Oh, I know all of them, Mike! :)

3:27 PM, May 5th, 2026
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Thanks Joanne.

3:30 PM, May 5th, 2026
Neil & Dance
Nothing says 1966 like Buffalo Springfield,'s "For What It's Worth" Well done, Mike. THANK YOU ! As soon as I saw today's theme, I scrolled looking for that memorable song.

3:31 PM, May 5th, 2026
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Thanks again, Neil.

3:37 PM, May 5th, 2026
N&D
Percy Sledge is bringing back memories of my first "puppy love" No "woofs" in that sweet memory.

4:00 PM, May 5th, 2026
N&D
The very first time I heard Tom Rush sing, I was hooked for life. He remains one of my favourite solo artists.

4:17 PM, May 5th, 2026
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Tom is one of the best, Neil.

4:20 PM, May 5th, 2026
Sandy Yanover
What a great playlist! I had almost forgotten about Fred Neil - yikes!

4:37 PM, May 5th, 2026
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Thanks Sandy.

4:38 PM, May 5th, 2026
N&D
"Revolver" was always my favourite Beatles album....if I had to pick one...............which is so very hard to do !! The remain my fave band of all time.......ALL TIME !

4:45 PM, May 5th, 2026
Mike Regenstreif (host)
You and lots of folks, Neil.

4:46 PM, May 5th, 2026
N&D
In the 3 times I saw The Stones live.......they played Paint It Black twice..........I went crazy (so did the entire audience).........simply one of their very best songs !

4:48 PM, May 5th, 2026
Neil & Dancer
Oh ya................does this sound familiar these troubled times. I always though by this time in my life, we would all be "living the dream".....sigh....

4:51 PM, May 5th, 2026
Marilyn H
Another of your shows I’ll play again and again. Thanks.

4:56 PM, May 5th, 2026
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Thanks Marilyn.

4:56 PM, May 5th, 2026