"Parrallelograms" by Linda Perhacs

Mariah Fleming posted a comment earlier saying she's looking for a piece of music called "Parrallelograms" by Linda Perhacs. Although the original record is apparently hard to find [update: e-mail Ron; he's located it], it turns out Perhacs is re-recording her one hit and has even put together a video. What seems like a terrible idea actually sounds . . . not bad. Give it a view/listen here.

I know! I know!

I know it! I know that one..!!

But for some reason I cannot think without a joint in my hand, a lighter in my pocket and a warm female body next to me so I am NOT going to tell ya....... nyah, nyah, nyah. Meanwhile some interesting non-musical mechanical counting on the KCAC Lives! blog: Since approximately April 1st the clicker sez we are averaging about 22 hits per day. Some of that is team members checking in, so 20 per day is a good guess for new and returning visitors. We have had 795 "hits" - almost 800 visits that we know of............ Now if there was some way to find all those folks, THAT would be a party!

Ron
.....Put your something pada-rum-tum-tum... THERE'S A LITTLE SONG YOU ALL SHOUD SING.
Nope, that ain't it. Hhhhmmmmmmm

Name That Tune

I've got another "name that tune" pop quiz for KCAC/early KDKB hotshots. What was the song Toad Hall closed his shows with? All I recall is the refrain, "I'd rather be havin' fun/Doing just about anything." I believe Andy Olson knows the answer to this one, but anyone who can also offer a link to where to find/buy it gets extra points.

Song of the day

Hmmm, think we may have stumbled on a way to legally share some of the songs we talk about on this blog. This link downloads a low-fi, but full-length, copy of the Incredible String Band 13-minute opus mentioned in Stephen's post below. It comes from a Russian download site, allofmp3.com, which legally gets through some RIAA loophole to offer songs at 2 cents per megabyte. But the best thing is, they offer full-length copies of the songs for preview. True, the 24 kbps bit rate ain't exactly CD quality, but for a blast from the past (they offer just about any late 60's/early 70's album you can think of), it ain't bad. Click this built-in Quicktime player to begin loading and playing the song Stephen and Ron talk about below. And let us know if it works - we'll start taking requests!

(Geez, I don't remember that violin being that out of tune!)

Echoes of KCAC

Got an IM from another DJ from KWFM in Tucson, Doug Grant.  Same kind of station, same time warp (1969-1977) and same or similar memories.  Good website.  Maybe it's a movement!

 

http://www.las-solanas.com/kwfm/home.php

 

Ron (FreeSpeak117)

KCAC

Hello Ron: I recall KCAC, with William Edward Compton, prior to KDKB. In those days the AM station would sign off at sundown, and every day they played the same piece of music as they went down for the night. I am trying to find out what that song was. I don't recall the name, or the artist, but it was a lovely slow melody with the repeating refrain "and I bid you good night, good night, good night". Hopefully you know somebody who remembers those days, and can tell me the name and artist of that piece of music. I must have it! Thank you for any help you can be.
Stephen
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Hey Stephen! I am taking the liberty of posting this at the KCAC Lives! blog so it can be shared. This little blog by the way has had something like 600 serious readers this month!

To answer your question; the song you refer to is by The Incredible String Band from `The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter' and is part III of "A Very Cellular Song". I can think of no song that was more definitive of the spirit of KCAC than that one. The first time I really HEARD it, I was alone, listening in monaural, baking in a little house in Sunnyslope. The experience wasn't "gee-my hair stood on end" or anything like "oh goodness my skin prickled". For me it was a soul-shaking electrifying experience almost like sticking one's finger in a light socket.

I have to say if you experienced anything like that remotely - and in fact you REMEMBER it, you can can count yourself among The Chosen. THAT is the essence and charisma of KCAC, now in (at least) its third incarnation at radiofreephoenix.com

PS... For almost any song you can think of, check out Limewire.

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Thank You Ron, for getting back to me so quickly.

My experience of this song was simple and profound. I was tuned in every day prior to sunset, feeling the end of daylight as this song comforted me. The experience had few words. Feeling warm and hopeful, something moved inside me in a deep personal place. I was prepared for the coming night with a sense of gratitude.

I am off now to try and find the piece of music. Thank you again. I look forward to perusing.
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NOTES: Stephen connected with the WHOLE album!
rw

Aleta From Starbright Ranch

Join the lovely Aleta, from Starbright Ranch, this weekend on Radio Free Phoenix.
Aleta, a Valley artist, will be sharing her 15 favorite songs this evening at 5pm and again on Sunday at 3pm.

John Dixon

The KCAC poster (on display in the lobby of the Dodge Theatre during the Hall of Fame Ceremony) sure was a surprise and it's thanks to John Dixon that it was there for all to see. All the fabulous items you saw were courtesy of John Dixon. John is well known and well respected for his knowledge of music. He has a long history with Arizona music, in fact he is THE recognized expert in AZ Music History.
Looking over the posters, LPs, 45s and other memorabilia was a rare treat...a real trip back in time, people loved it, and it was great of him to do that. We're lucky John took the time to bring some of his collection to the Dodge, set up the posters and other collectibles for display, and offer some of his rare and unusual 45's, LPs, CDs and compilations for sale. Arizona is fortunate to have him. He had the foresight and instinct to know what was important to save from the late 60's on. If you want to know about AZ music, or music connected with AZ, John Dixon is the go to guy. For more music info/time lines/detailed rare record info go to www.AzMusicHallofFame.org
Thanks to John, for bringing some of his collection to the Dodge for everyone to see. It was one of the highlights of the event. Some smart publisher would do well to peg John to write the definitive book on AZ Music History. It's obvious that no one can do a better job than he can.
- Mariah Fleming

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Mariah Fleming To Join RFP

Mariah Fleming, longtime creative force in the Valley and link to Phoenix's early underground rock radio scene, will be featured on Radio Freedom , the guest DJ show on Radio Free Phoenix.
Mariah will play her 15 choice selections Saturday at 5pm, with an encore performance Sunday at 3pm.
Radio Free Phoenix program director Andy Olson has confirmed the addition of Fleming as a permanent member of the Radio Free Phoenix airstaff.

Fw: Starbright

FROM A radiofreephoenix.com listener:

Just by a Trick of Fate I stumbled onto Radio Free Phoenix and It feels like Home in here. I grew up in Phoenix listening to KRIZ and KRUX and my all time fave KCAC. I can't begin to tell you what a trip it's been for me to hear Real Music again..and the Memories that have come to life.

In 1970-71 I lived at a little Community in Laveen called Starbright Ranch. My Mother, Father, Sister and I lived in one of the small guest houses at the foot of South Mountain. My Mother use to send me with her fresh baked bread to share it with our Good neighbors...Carol, Ron Worthram, Ray Thompson and "Little Willie Sushine".

When I first met Bill Compton I thought he Looked like Jesus...Hey...I was a 13 year old kid and he was the first Real Hippie I'd ever met. I remember walking into his flat and there was this one whole wall filled from floor to ceiling with shelves of Albums. everything you could Imagine...I'd ask him do you have...and the answer was alwas a Big Smile and he'd pull out the Album..just like Magic! Bills place reminded me of the Hobbit...it was almost Magical...you had to of seen it to know what I mean.

It's been a long time...alot of Old Memories have come back in Living Color...And now that I've found RFP..I've got a feeling I'll be Flashin back to some good memories quite often..and I am spreading the word. I know so many people who would be Trippin to the Tunes Boo. Thank you,Soooo much for RFP...Well Done!

Aleta

KCAC Lives!

Let Your Ears Thow A Party For Your Head

-slogan on vintage KCAC poster from the Johnny D. collection
on display in the lobby of the Dodge Theatre last Sunday.

Hoo Wuz Tuli Kupferberg?

Tuli Kupferberg and their group of cohorts were out making trouble, giving the FBI migranes (the Chicago branch contacted the Washington main office at one point to ask if they should arrest the FAGS for obscenity and un-American activities).

Tuli Kupferberg

Interview by Theresa Stern (June 1997)

PSF: What were you working on before the Fugs?

Well, I was the world's greatest poet before I became the world's oldest rock n'roll star. I wasn't with the Fugs until I was 42 but before that my life was trivial. I went to graduate school for sociology in Brooklyn. I dropped out and became a bohemian, living in Greenwich Village. The rest is mystery and history. It's all one blur now.

I was a free-formist. I never took to the traditional forms. I never bothered to learn them. It's OK to learn the old forms though and study what you've inherited in any art. I valued spontaneity a lot and being young, you're always afraid that you're going to be overwhelmed by the masters so you try to avoid it.

http://www.furious.com/perfect/tuli.html

Fw: Az Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

Forwarding from Carole (Compton) Glenn.  Great review.

 

To: Ron Wortham

Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 8:56 AM

Subject: Fw: Az Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

Ron,

I sent this to the people that I thought might enjoy it and somehow missed your email address:

 

Subject: Az Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

Hi, All,

 

For those of you unable to attend the AMEHF Ceremony, I thought that I would write my impressions for you. Hans did a masterful job of putting this together.  The entire program was done by volunteers.  Hans was there to greet people as they came and was back stage making sure everything ran smoothly.

 

The Master of Ceremonies for the first portion of the program was Marshall Trimble.  Marshall is the Official AZ State Historian, teaches history at Scottsdale Community College, poses nude with BBB and writes for TW.  The inductees were from eclectic backgrounds - as were the presenters.

 

There was a brief slide show for each inductee.

 

Dwight "Red" Harkins was the first recipient.  In the early 30's, at the age of 18, Red opened his first of a chain of movie theaters in AZ.  He also helped to revolutionize FM radio.

 

Mike Condello was a musician and music director for the long-running popular children's TV show Wallace & Ladmo.

 

The founder (Mike Lacey) of newspaper, New Times was next.  His award was presented by Renz Jennings.  Mike was ill and did not attend.  Renz looks great and told Marty that he is farming in south Phoenix, since leaving the Corp Commission.

 

Dancer/choreographer, Dee Dee Wood was next.  She choreographed movies like Mary Poppins and worked with Dick Van Dyke when he filmed his TV show from Carefree. Dee Dee has won many awards. 

 

Native American musician, R. Carlos Nakai performed a flute piece that was wonderful.  He has earned two Gold Records and been nominated for six Grammy's.

 

Wallace & Ladmo were inducted for their children's TV show.  Bill Thompson (Wallace) appeared on stage with 2 of the coveted "Ladmo Bags" - which were given to two people in the audience.  Had he made it to the correct row and seat for the second one, Bill or Emily would have received it! 

 

World renouned musician, Lalo Guerrero was inducted.  Lalo passed away one month ago.  His son, Mark, and his son's band played two of Lalo's pieces of music.  Lalo recorded and wrote varied types of music - he's been honored by the Smithsonian and many other foundations.

 

Recording artist, Floyd Ramsey and recording engineer, Jack Miller were inducted.

 

Jazz pianist, Charles Lewis, was inducted and performed.

 

Radio & TV personality and member of the Wallace & Ladmo show, Pat McMahon was inducted.

 

Lew King of the "Lew King Ranger Show" was inducted - award presented by Gary Peter Klahr (remember him?!). 

 

Artist, Fritz Scholder, was inducted. 

 

Award winning writer, Jana Bommersbach, was inducted next.  Jana writes for TW and has won too many awards to list.

 

R & B group, Dyke & the Blazers, performed and were inducted - introduced by Johnny D.

 

Marshall presented the AMEHOF award to Marty Robbins.  Rollie Stevens and a wonderful C&W band performed one of Marty's songs.

 

Bill's award was presented by his friend, Marty Manning. It was a lovely presentation - Bill would have been honored.

 

Concert promoter, Dan Zelisko, received his award from Alice Cooper.

 

We left at entermission and there with performances and awards still to be presented - Jessi Colter, Waylon Jennings, and Glen Campbell.  This was to be followed by a jam session and then people were to go to Cooper's Town.

 

As you can see from those being inducted - this was very entertaining.  Because Marshall grew up in AZ and knew many of these performers, he was a great mc and had touching and funny stories.  The presenters had great insights about those they were presenting to and those receiving the awards had some great stories. Dan Zelisko told about his first sold out show in the coliseum - Bob Seger - being cancelled the day of the show at 5 PM - and other, now humorous, wins and losses.

 

Photographer, Lissa Wales, was there taking photos.  Some of you will remember her from the "Radio Reunions".  Lissa is battling leukemia and hoping to find a bone marrow match.  She looks and feels great and is beginning chemo for the second time today.

 

There were some new and some familiar faces there - Julia Flannigan, Wonderful Russ, Lee Powell, Johnny D, Bob Gately, Andy Olson (Radio Free Phoenix), Jeff Parrets (sp), Dwight Tindle, and Dan Duffy (there with Jessi). 

 

It was fun and I know Bill would have enjoyed it all!

Love,

Carole

 

 

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Hans Olson interview

Since I didn't have the space in the paper to include much of my interview with Hans, here's the full 15-minute audio file of our talk. For fans of that distinctive voice, listening to Hans talk is the next best thing to hearing him sing.

Quick talk with Hans Olson about the AMEHOF ceremony

Had the privilege of talking with Hans Olson about the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame induction ceremony to be held this Sunday, April 17, at the Dodge Theatre. Unfortunately, I had to edit our talk down to fit into a tiny 350-word blurb in our Night & Day section. But it's a quick read that will, hopefully, get people interested in attending. Check it out here.

HELLO FROM DANIEL!

Daniel,

Thanks for the response. Starting with the people on THIS email: HELLO FROM DANIEL! Repeat, Daniel says HOWDY!

He misses you and thinks of you often and he would love to hear from you. Write or call Daniel now.

Love,

Russ

----- Original Message -----

From: Daniel

Cc: Lee Powell

Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 2:18 PM

Subject: Re: THE RON WORTHAM EMAIL CHAIN (?)

Yes. Wonderful Russ, please, say "Howdy!" to everyone for me! Thanks!

And... my old and now defunct email address is somehow still in this mailing list - KCAC/KDKB/RFPhx Daniel (Rebirth) - please remove that one from your address books, you'll just get an "undeliverable" error message anyway, but keep the one at gmail.com. Thanks again.

I sure hope you all have a good time...

:~)aniel
www.vagabondvet.com

----- Original Message -----

From: Russell Shaw

Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 12:39 PM

Subject: Re: THE RON WORTHAM EMAIL CHAIN (?)

I will be there Sunday. If there is anyone on this list who isn't able to attend but would like me to "say hello to everyone" for you - just say so. In fact, Lee Powell and I are going to ride down to the Dodge Theater together in my car with the top down. So I can get a running start on "saying hello to everyone" for you by telling Lee YOU said, "Hello Lee".

----- Original Message -----

From: Ron Wortham

Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 3:23 AM

Subject: THE RON WORTHAM EMAIL CHAIN (?)

Can you say BLOG? The KCAC Lives! blog is really neat. Check it out if you haven't as yet.

Monday, April 11, 2005

The Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

We're excited about seeing a strong representation of the KCAC/original KDKB contingent at the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony this Sunday. Andy, Cheryl and I will be so looking forward to seeing you ! All of you on the Ron Wortham email chain, you Compton cohorts, please know that you will also be honored that night, in the hearts of your fans.
-Liz Boyle

The Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

We're excited about seeing a strong representation of the KCAC/original KDKB contingent at the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony this Sunday. Andy, Cheryl and I will be so looking forward to seeing you ! All of you on the Ron Wortham email chain, you Compton cohorts, please know that you will also be honored that night, in the hearts of your fans.
-Liz Boyle

PLANT YOUR SEEDS

The past, the present, the future are really all one.

Our existence is defined by the boundaries - of Deja' Vu
~~My autobiography including much of KCAC is now online~~

-=PLANT YOUR SEEDS=-
~~~~~~~~~~~~CLICK HERE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

http://plantyourseeds.blogspot.com/

Rebirth headlines

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out Daniel's tribute to Rebirth, a Phoenix underground newspaper published from around '69 to '72. From his story page you can find a link to some great photos of original ads, headlines and amazing cover art. Here's a sample of one issue's table of contents:

And here's some advice someone snuck in above an article: