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Red Robinson's Legends
by Red Robinson
Podcast by Red Robinson
Episodes
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Kenny Rogers
On taking chances.
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Anne Murray
Red and Anne share the story of Peggy Lee and "Fever"
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Jerry Lee Lewis 1935-2022
Jerry Lee Lewis started out in 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis. His 1957 hit "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" followed by major hits "Great Balls of Fire", "Breathless", and "High School Confidential" firmly established him as a rock'n'roll pioneer. I brought Jerry Lee to Vancouver many times over…
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Merrilee Rush
Merrilee tells Red about her first hit "Angel Of The Morning". Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver
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The Coasters
The group's Leon Hughes talks about their humorous approach to making music. Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver
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Lou Christie
Lou tells Red the stories behind "Lightning Strikes", "Rhapsody In The Rain" and "Two Faces Have I". Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver.
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Bobby Rydell
Bobby recalls how he got started.
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Spencer Davis
Spencer tells Red about his background. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vancouver.
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Tommy Roe
Tommy talks about the success of his first hit "Sheila". Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver
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Bobby Vee Part 2
Bobby talks about Buddy Holly's influence on his music. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vancouver
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Pat Boone
Pat tells red about his early career on Dot Records. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vancouver.
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Peter Noone
Herman's Hermits lead singer Peter Noone recalls his early career. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vancouver.
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Donovan
Donovan talks about being compared to Bob Dylan, the folk music connection between the US and Britain, the unique nature of his music, and his impact on his audience. Recorded at the Legends of Rock'n'Roll show at EXPO 86 in Vancouver.
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Johnny Rivers
Johnny talks about his own label and his success with the Fifth Dimension; the story behind "Poor Side Of Town". Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver
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Donnie Brooks
Donnie tells Red about his hits, the success of "Mission Bell" and the original idea for his name; Red and Donnie reminisce about touring with Dorsey and Johnny Burnette. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vancouver.
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Bobby Vee Part 1
Bobby talks about filling in for Buddy Holly after Buddy's tragic death in February 1959.
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Billy J. Kramer
The early days of the British Invasion
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Frankie Avalon
Frankie tells Red how he got started; the story behind his early hits. Recorded at EXPO 86.
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Johnny Tillotson
Johnny remembers Archie Bleyer, the genius behind Cadence Records; his country roots. Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver
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Joe Terry
Joe tells Red how Danny and the Juniors ("At The Hop", "Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay") got their start. Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver
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Freddy Cannon
How his mother helped start his career
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Jimmie Rodgers
The story of his first hit "Honeycomb"
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Gary U.S. Bonds
His take on his early hits - which did he prefer, New Orleans or Quarter To Three?
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Bob Newhart
Early visits to Vancouver.
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Cyndi Lauper
On collaborating when writing songs.
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Johnny Cash interview, 1988
Johnny and Red talk about the "Class Of 55" album; Johnny's son John Carter Cash; his love of collecting memorabilia
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Glen Campbell Part 2
Glen talks about his early career as a studio musician.
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Charlie Rich
Charlie talks about his musical influences. Recorded at the Purple Steer/Vancouver, June 1970
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Paul McCartney
How he wrote "A Hard Day's Night".
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Neil Sedaka
Rock'n'roll pioneer Neil Sedaka tells Red rock wasn't his first choice.
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Ringo Starr
Ringo tells how he became a Beatle.
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Gene McDaniels
Liberty recording star Gene McDaniels arrived on the scene in 1961. His dynamic voice and soul were reminiscent of the late Sam Cooke. His first hit "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" was controversial and was banned from British radio. The song was simply a story about God making man and woman from…
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Hank Snow
What's new in country music; Hank talks song writing. Recorded at KGW/Portland, 1959
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Conway Twitty
Conway tells Red how he got started.
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Jimmy Bowen
Red asks Jimmy Bowen how long he thinks rock'n'roll will last
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Gene Vincent
The story behind "Be-Bop-A-Lula"
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Paul Anka
Paul tells Red how he got his start. Recorded in Vancouver at The Show Of Stars, October 1957.
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Buddy Knox at The Show of Stars, 1957
Back when rock was young I had the pleasure of being the MC for The Show of Stars at Vancouver’s Georgia Auditorium on October 23, 1957. The all-star cast included Buddy Holly and the Crickets, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, Frankie Avalon, George Hamilton IV, Buddy Knox, The Everly Brothers,...
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Ivory Joe Hunter
In praise of the piano; where he got the name. Recorded at CKWX /Vancouver studios, 1957
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Ernie Freeman
Ernie Freeman came to Vancouver in 1956 as bandleader and arranger with the first "Show Of Stars". I chatted with Ernie backstage, we talked about rock'n'roll and I learned the meaning of the word "zeitgeist"! Ernie released "Jivin' Around" in 1956 and he appeared in Columbia Pictures' classic…
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Connie Francis
Connie talks about the enduring appeal of ballads.
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Crew Cuts
Where did they get their start?
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Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry was among the performers at the historic 1956 "Show Of Stars" at Vancouver's Georgia Auditorium. This first "Show of Stars" was an all-Black show in the sense that the performers were basically Rhythm and Blues stars. The line-up included Chuck, Bill Doggett, The Five Satins, Fats...
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Guy Mitchell
Guy tells Red why things are different in Canada; his roots and how he spends his free time.
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LaVern Baker
LaVern talks about "Jim Dandy"; memories of an early visit to Vancouver.
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Bill Doggett
Bill shares his thoughts on rock'n'roll. Recorded at the "Show Of Stars" at Vancouver's PNE Forum, 1956
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Red with Bro Jake & Dave Pratt on TSN 1040
Red recalls how his career started around this time in 1954, meeting Elvis, retirement, voicing Michael Buble's Christmas specials, Red Rock Diner, and his plans for his vast archive. Recorded in Vancouver, November 2014.
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Legends of Comedy: Rich Elwood
Rich Elwood was a Vancouver radio personality, actor, stand-up comedian and comedy club owner. His comedy career started doing Bill Cosby routines in front of his Grade 7 class and he polished his act in Toronto's notorious Yonge Street strip clubs. "They were a good training ground," he told the...
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Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell was a fantastic 12-string guitar player who became part of a group of studio musicians later known as The Wrecking Crew. Glen played on hits by The Beach Boys, The Everly Brothers, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Bobby Darin, Ricky Nelson, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, and many…
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Dee Lippingwell
Concert photographer Dee Lippingwell's very first concert was a Pink Floyd show in Vancouver back in 1973. Over a 50 year career she photographed some of rock's royalty: The Rolling Stones, Queen, Aerosmith, David Bowie, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Eric Clapton, KISS, Van Halen and many more.…
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