2021 Listener Highlights

Triple-R Radio listeners have put together the playlist for this Sunday’s RRR. Wendy from Quesnel loves that Michel Pagliaro 45 played during the fall fundraiser. Brian from Columbia says anytime is the right time for T-Bone Walker. Gloria wonders who sang that song about the girl in the red dress, featured on the Roots of Bob Dylan RRR. Paul from Moose Jaw can’t get Carmen McRae’s “Whatever Lola Wants” out of his head.

These are just a few of the RRR fan faves you’ll hear this Sunday, January 2nd, at 1 PM, Mountain. Tune in for Listener Highlights on Rooooy’s Record Room, the show that revolves and reveals.

Happy New Year!

B-Side Beatles Revisited

With all the current Beatle hubbub generated by the Peter Jackson’s Get Back doc, not to mention the Paul McCartney – Rick Rubin interview series, we thought it would be timely to revisit a fab-four related episode of RRR from earlier this year.

It’s a magical mystery ride this week as Roy explores the B-sides of the Beatles Canadian Capitol and Apple singles from 1963 to 1970.

John, Paul, George, and Ringo all have a go at a lead vocal on the flip sides of such fab four faves as Love Me Do, Let It Be, Lady Madonna, I’ll Cry Instead, Paperback Writer, Yesterday and more.

Tune in on Sunday, Dec 26th to track the incredible progress of one of the world’s greatest bands as we revisit B-Side Beatles on Rooooy’s Record Room, the show that revolves and reveals. Fifteen years and counting.

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A 3-Speed Hi-Fi Christmas Party

Santa Roy’s spinning all three speeds this week on Triple-R Radio. Like last week, no peeking. But we’ll shake the parcel for you just a little bit. You’ll hear some black gospel, blues, R&B, soul, country, swing, jazz, novelty, and more – all from the original Yuletide 33s, 45s and 78s.

Join the fun on Sunday, December 19th, 1 PM Mountain for a 3-Speed Hi-Fi Christmas Party on Rooooy’s Record Room, the show that repeats the sounding joy.

Top of the season to everyone.

A Visit From the Shellac Shack Santa

This week, on Triple-R Radio, it’s A Visit from the Shellac Shack Santa. All Christmas 78 from Santa Roy’s sack. No peeking though. We’ll shake the parcel for you just a little bit – you’ll hear some calypso, blues, hillbilly, big-band, rhythm and blues, western swing, gospel quartet singing, rock ‘n’ roll and more.

That’s Sunday, December 12th, 1 PM, Mountain, for a visit from the Shellac Shack Santa – all Christmas 78s on Roy’s Record Room, the show that repeats the sounding joy.  Fifteen years and counting.

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Songs about Winter

This week, Roy digs deep in the RRR archives for an hour of winter-related vinyl and shellac. You’ll hear blues from Big Maceo, Canadian country from Stompin’ Tom Connors, hepster jive from Slim & Slam, elegant vocalizing from Lena Horne, an early Randy Newman song whispered by Claudine Longet, early 50s kiddie-pop from Jimmy Durante, and so much more.

Make yourself a warm drink and tune in on Sunday, December 5th, 1 PM, Mountain as we celebrate winter on Rooooy’s Record Room, the show that repeats the sounding joy. Fifteen years and counting.

More 78s From The Crates

The 78s from the crates series continues this week with mighty fine sides from the Dixie Hummingbirds, the Blue Ridge Playboys, Varetta Dillard, Clyde McPhatter, the Roy Milton Sextet, Mel Torme and more.

That’s Sunday, November 28th, 1 PM, Mountain, for more 78s from the crates on Rooooy’s Record Room, the show that continues to revolve. Fifteen years and counting.

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78s From The Crates

Roy’s back digging through crates of 78s on RRR. You’ll hear unbeatable shellac from Mildred Bailey, Anita O’Day, Anisteen Allen, Curly Williams & His Georgia Peach Pickers, Fats Domino and more.

That’s Sunday, November 21st, 1 PM, Mountain, for a batch of 78s from the crates on Rooooy’s Record Room, the show that continues to revolve. Fifteen years and counting.

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Vintage Jazzy Gals LPs

This week, Roy goes through a handful of Vintage Jazzy Gal LPs from the 50s and early 60s on Triple-R Radio.

Tune in for some timeless vocal sides from Ernestine Anderson, Nina Simone, Terri Thornton, Jeri Southern, Etta Jones, Anita O’Day and more – all from the original stereo and mono albums.

That’s Sunday, November 14th, 1 PM, Mountain, for a batch of Vintage Jazzy Gal LPs on Rooooy’s Record Room, the show that revolves and reveals. Fifteen years and counting.

Note: This is an encore presentation of a previously aired RRR.

Two Hour Fall Fundraising Extravaganza

Tune in to CKUA this Sunday from 1 to 3 PM Mountain, for a two-hour fall fundraising extravaganza on Roy’s Record Room.  RRR host, Roy Forbes, joins forces with Lark Clark (host of CKUA’s World Spinning), for a couple hours of 78s and 45s from Roy’s personal collection.

You’ll hear a tantalizing mix of soul, country, jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, blues and more. All the while, Roy and Lark will encourage you to amplify CKUA by donating what you can to keep this great radio station on the move.

That’s Sunday, November 7th, 1 to 3 PM Mountain, for some serious musical fun on Roooooy’s Record Room, the radio show that revolves and reveals.

Go here to tune in and donate: www.ckua.com

A Stack O’ Records for Raising Funds

Join RRR host Roy Forbes, along with CKUA ‘World Spinning’ host, Lark Clark, this Sunday, 1 PM Mountain, for a special hour of CKUA fall fundraising on Triple-R Radio.

Roy will bring a stack of 78s and 45s to liven up the proceedings. Join the crew and amplify CKUA this Sunday on Rooooy’s Record Room, the show that revolves and reveals.

Go to www.ckua.com for ways to donate.

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