AL's posted list -
04/19/12 - Thursday! 10@10 Salutes Mr Dick Clark!
Featuring Dick Clark remembering 10 that he debuted on TV!
(TV: This Is Your Life-Dick Clark)
1. Barry Manilow -- Bandstand Boogie (American Bandstand Theme)
( Dick Clark on Bill Haley & The Comets- formerly the Saddlemen)
2. Bill Haley & The Comets -- Rock Around The Clock
( Dick Clark on telling Bobby Darin not to record this one...)
3. Bobby Darin -- Mack the Knife
( Dick Clark on debuting young Tom & Jerry, who would become Simon & Garfunkel)
4. Simon and Garfunkel -- The Boxer
( Dick Clark on talking talent coordinator into booking this group)
5. Mamas and Papas -- California Dreamin'
( Dick Clark on the band that "scared everyone"/interview with the SF greats)
6. Jefferson Airplane -- Volunteers
( Dick Clark on how this debut almost didn't happen-the original tape was erased)
7. Creedence Clearwater Revival -- Bad Moon Rising
( Dick Clark - Jim Morrison didn't really want to appear on Bandstand)
8. The Doors -- Light My Fire
( Dick Clark on a shy artist in mirrored sunglasses named...)
9. Isaac Hayes -- Theme from Shaft)
( Dick Clark- Diana Ross turned him onto this young family band)
10. Jackson 5 - ABC
(Dick Clark on what a pleasure it's been to have so many greats on)
(Outro: American Bandstand Show close theme)
Missed a good one, will catch tonight's replay. Was staffing table today 10am - 2pm at BART's Environmental Fair at Justin Herman Plaza. Mr. Tinka Cat was among those who dropped in to see what condition my condition was in, thanks Tink!
