Description: SPOILER ALERT!!! AN EARLY ROCK FOCUSED 3 HOUR RADIO SHOW, BEAUTIFULLY PACKAGED, WONDERFULLY PRODUCED, WITH GREAT FEATURES AND INTERVIEWS, AND HOSTED BY ONE OF ROCK'S GREATEST DJ'SLADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS,AND ALL THE SHIPS AT SEA (A PART OF WALTER WINCHELL'S NIGHTLY LEAD IN TO HIS NEWS BROADCAST) And who was Walter Winchell? As an aside, he was an American journalist and broadcaster, and famously opened his radio and television broadcasts with the line "Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. America ... and all the ships at sea". Winchell's broadcasts in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s included news and gossip, and his trademark opening line gave him a large audience and considerable influence. He would open his radio broadcasts by pressing randomly on a telegraph key, a sound that created a sense of urgency and importance. AND LOVERS OF GREAT EARLY ROCK MUSIC FROM THE MID TO LATE 1950's, CALLED THE DAWN OF ROCK AND ROLL,PRESENTED BY A GUY WHO WAS THERE HIMSELF, A LIVING LEGEND, COUSIN BRUCIE MORROWAND ON THREE BEAUTIFUL LP's ON VIRGIN VINYL, LIKELY NEVER PLAYED BEYOND THE INITIAL NATIONAL AIR DATE AND IN NEAR MINT CONDITION?AND WHEN DJ'S WERE ALLOWED TO BE DJ'S AND NOT JUST ROBOTS PLAYING 'MOST MUSIC', AND WHEN SHOWS HAD SPECIAL RARE INTERVIEWS AND OFTEN FASCINATING THEMES, AND NOT JUST THE SAME MUSIC EVERY HOUR, OVER AND OVER, YOU WILL LOVE AND ARE SUPER RAREAND, HOW DO YOU DEFINE RARENESS??THERE WERE NO MORE THAN 175 LPS OR CDS PRESSED FOR EACH WEEKLY SHOW. THIS REPRESENTED THE TOP 175 RADIO MARKETS IN THE COUNTRY AND ONLY ONE STATION IN EACH MARKET COULD AIR THE SHOW. STATIONS IN MARKETS BELOW THE TOP 175 (THERE ARE 306 MARKETS IN THE UNITED STATES) HAD TO TAKE THE SATELLITE FEED OF THE SHOW FROM WESTWOOD ONE, THE SYNDICATOR OF THE SERIES)AND, DUE TO CONTRACTUAL LEGAL OBLIGATIONS, EACH RADIO STATION WAS ALLOWED TO AIR EACH SHOW EXACTLY ONCE AND NO MORE. SO, MOST RADIO STATIONS JUST DESTROYED THEM AFTER AIRING SINCE THEY WERE USELESS TO THE STATION AFTER AIRING. THERE IS NO TELLING HOW MANY OF EACH SHOW SURVIVED. WHO KNOWS - THIS COULD BE THE ONLY ONE. STAND BY FOR ONE OF THE BEST OF ALL RADIO SHOWS FEATURING THE OLDIES FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF ROCK N ROLL, INTERVIEWS WITH THE BEST OF THE BEST, AND PRESENTED ONE OF EARLY ROCKS LEGENDS, CRUISIN' AMERICA WITH COUSIN BRUCIE.IT IS A RADIO SHOW FEATURING COUSIN BRUCE MORROW, ONE OF THE ABSOLUTE GREATS OF EARLY ROCK PRESENTING A THREE HOUR SHOW JUST AS HE DID WHEN HE WAS LIVE IN THE GOLDEN ERA OF ROCK, FIRST ON WABC IN NEW YORK CITY, LATER ON WCBS FM IN NEW YORK, NEXT ON SIRIUS/XM RADIO AND NOW BACK ON BROADCAST RADIO IN NEW YORK. CRUISIN AMERICA WITH COUSIN BRUCIE FEATURED NOT ONLY THE BEST MUSIC FROM THE EARLY ROCK ERA INCLUDING RARE INTERVIEWS AND IN CONCERT APPEARANCES, BUT WAS PRESENTED BY ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST RENOWNED DISC JOCKEYS - COUSIN BRUCIE MORROW WHO REIGNED DURING THE EARLY ROCK ERA IN NEW YORK ON 77 WABC. Cousin Brucie started his career on 1010 WINS New York in 1959. At that time, WINS along with WMGM were the top rock n roll stations in New York City, long before 77 WABC and WMCA rose to prominence. (If you were there, you remember the jingle "1010 WINS New York") In 1960 he switched to AM 770, WABC, one of the most powerful 50,000 watts clear channel (meaning that at night, other stations broadcasting on the 770 KW frequency on the East Coast and mid west that at night due to AM radio's unique signal capabilities where the high wattage signal bounced from the ionosphere back to earth and could be heard from New York to Maine and Florida and through the mid west.) WINS counter programmed with famous dj Murray The K but he was no challenge to Cousin Brucie! From 7 - 9 every evening, Cousin Brucie reigned! In 1965, Cousin Brucie introduced the Beatles during the first of their historic Shea Stadium Concerts. Morrow also had a close relationship with Elvis Presley. Cousin Brucie was at WABC for 13 years and 4,014 broadcasts when he jumped to WNBC for three years. In 1982 he returned to the airwaves on WCBS-FM in New York, remaining there until 2005. Shortly after, he joined Sirius Satellite Radio and is now back on New York broadcast radio for a weekend show. This show, Cruisin America began in 1986 and continued weekly until 1992 with a weekly three hour oldies trip through the early rock era along with special guests who would join Cousin Brucie in studio and special themes. These guests were not only from music but the entertainment world as well. His connections ran across the entertainment spectrum. This show is one of the best packaged radio shows ever produced and rivals or exceeds Dick Clark's Rock Roll and Remember. The album cover is beautiful as you can see in the picture. The Cue sheets are the best quality of any show I have ever seen. They are in full color and are in a packet of seven pages containing not only the song and commercial list but the promos used on each show and the information for stations that they needed to air it and printed on expensive bond paper. This show is a classic and needs to be in your collection. Whenever I list these shows they sell quickly because they are so rare and of such high quality. The CBS Radio Network took pride in all its syndicated shows and it shows in the production values of this one. I am sorry that I have gone on and on with this listing but that is how I feel about this show. I hope you feel the same way. THIS SHOW AIRED ON THE WEEKEND OF MAY 18, 1990 AND WAS SHOW #90-20THE SHOW CONTENTS CAN BE SEEN IN THE LISTING PICTURES.You will even enjoy the national commercials that we hated back then but now find after all these years that even they bring back fond memories, some from companies no longer with us.On this show you will hear from Renuite Wine, Sylvan Learning Center, Teledisc with their latest oldies compilation offering, Norrell Temps, Motel 6 (We'll Leave The Light On), CBS Television, and more.NOT ONLY FOR THIS SHOW BUT FOR HUNDREDS OF GREAT RADIO SHOWS OF EVERY GENRE WELCOME TO KEITH'S KOLLECTABLES, ONE OF EBAY'S TOP BUYERS AND SELLERS OF PRISTINE RADIO SHOWS OF EVERY GENRE ALONG WITH OTHER SPECIAL ITEMS OF AMERICANA SUCH AS MAD MAGAZINE, AND WEEKLY WORLD NEWS AMONG OTHERS. PLEASE NOTE FELLOW COLLECTOR FRIENDS THAT WHEN YOU BUY FIVE OR MORE ITEMS FROM MY STORE AT ONE TIME THAT EBAY WILL IMMEDIATELY DISCOUNT YOUR INVOICE BY 20% IT IS THE LEAST I CAN DO FOR MY FELLOW COLLECTORS WHO LOOK FOR GREAT DEALS AS MUCH AS I DOAND IF YOU COMBINE THE ABOVE DISCOUNT WITH MY WEEKLY ONE HALF AND REDUCED PRICE SPECIALS WHICH YOU CAN EASILY FIND ON MY HOME PAGE IN A TAB, YOU WILL SAVE EVEN MORE ON YOUR FAVORITE TITLES. AND WATCH FOR PERIODIC SPECIAL OFFERS IN THE FORM OF MONEY SAVING COUPONS TOO.IT'S ALL HERE AT KEITH'S KOLLECTABLES. SO WHAT ARE THE BIG QUESTIONS IF YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT RADIO SHOWS? LET ME TELL YOU BUT FIRST....Allow me tell you my own personal story of discovering the wonder of radio shows. I discovered radio shows quite by accident while reading one of my favorite (long since departed) magazines called "Discoveries" (It was later bought by the same company that publishes "Goldmine" which I personally always considered a lesser publication, but that is another story. This was before ebay became the driving force in radio show sales (and everything else) in the later 1990's. I was especially attracted in "Discoveries" to a two page (or more) spread in each issue by a guy called "The Old Hippie". Let me tell you, the Old Hippie had it all. He was a real pioneer. Way before anyone knew what radio shows even were let alone tha REt they could be bought as rarities, he had the market cornered.Most shows that he advertised were way beyond my budget but I drooled over those pages every issue and once in awhile I could afford one or two. Now, I have attempted in my own humble way to take on the mantle of "The Old Hippie". I have listed over 11,000 unique radio shows of all genres for you all to drool over, and most at prices, hopefully, that collectors can better afford! I want to make available to collectors what I could not afford and especially in these days of higher prices and lesser availability.Radio shows are harder and harder to find in quantity and the prices for the ones still out there just go higher and higher as they disappear from the market. However, because of my large presence on eBay, I am often contacted with selling offers, some of which I take advantage of and some I have to pass on because of the prices. I have found that by buying in bulk, even when many or most of the shows are lesser known but still amazing shows, I can offer the best prices on all titles. NOW, EXACTLY WHAT IS A RADIO SHOW? WHY COLLECT THEM? WHERE DO THEY COME FROM? Well, those are good questions, especially if you have never known of them. Radio Shows are syndicated productions by one of several large and small distributors who supply broadcast product to radio stations normally during weekends when the usual air personalities have a break. Many air on Saturday or Sunday mornings, afternoons or evenings or less often during overnight segments. They often feature some of the best known voices for their genre from across the country thus the Dick Clark's and Casey Kasem's and Rick Dees and Dick Bartley and so many others. People collect them for various reasons. Some just collect the series because they like it and want them all. Some collect their favorite artists or genre of music. Rather than an album by the artist or a compilation downloaded through iTunes or wherever, they have a unique presentation of their favorite artist or music not available anywhere else and always with dj comments which were very entertaining. Some collect interviews with their favorite artists as most shows had interview segments. Some collect commercials especially old car commercials but certainly not limited to only those. They were first distributed on reel to reel tape or on lp, later on CD and even later (after 2000 for most shows) on CDR. Now they are not available at all to collectors since they are distributed by digital download much like you get your music from iTunes. These shows become rarer and rarer every day because the people who buy them hold on to them. The shows that you get now and hold on to will never decrease in value and only increase. I have prided myself since the start to provide the best and fairest cost with a guarantee that you will be happy or I refund your money. I sell them for near what I bought them for. I give volume discounts and discount postage always. As the postal service increases their rates, my shipping rates over the years have decreased. And, I have one of the biggest radio show libraries in the world consisting of over fifteen thousand unique shows, so many that I don't even know all that I have and am sometimes amazed when I go to look for one show and find another that I did not realize I had. Finally, it is Americana at its best. Whether the show be from the 60's or 2000's, rock, countdown, oldies, country, classical, religious, jazz or big band, it is unique and home grown. And you just can't find them anywhere. Even record stores that still exist will rarely have any. Radio shows are wonderful representations of the real golden age of music radio. And every one you buy is an original, not a copy, not a remake - all are limited editions in the hundreds at most and most, like this special show, much less. Once you get hooked, like me, it is a love affair for life! Welcome to the Club! Remember, when you buy this show, not only will you own the tunes but also interspersed between songs is fascinating commentary on the artists and songs Also, keep in mind that this and all the radio shows are not just about the music - the music can be found anywhere. It is the mixture of great music and great announcing that makes it so entertaining. As well, it is a piece of radio history. You just aren't going to find these shows anymore. Think of what they will be worth in a few years! (IF you wanted to sell.) I am selling to share with other music lovers what I was able to get at a reasonable price. As always, I charge only shipping on the first show you buy for U.S. buyers and for my international friends, shipping is handled very professionally through the eBay International Shipping Service. Good Luck and God Bless You.
Price: 32.99 USD
Location: Paisley, Florida
End Time: 2024-10-12T23:53:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2.99 USD
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Artist: Aretha Franklin, Bobby Darin, Dick & Dee Dee, Jimmy Soul, Beatles, Four Seasons, Procol Harum, James Brown, Gary Puckett, Blood, Sweat & Tears; Elvis Presley (2), Chiffons, Robert Palmer, Bob Dylan, Leslie Gore, Jimmy Jones, Del Shannon, Bobby Day, Buffalo Springfield, Supremes, Jerry Lee Lewis, Cookies, Chuck Berry, Crests, Moonglows, Beau Brummels, Jackson 5, Newbeats, Simon & Garfunkel, Dusty Springfield, Jefferson Airplane, Bee Gees, Hank Ballard, Monkees, Little Stevie Wonder, Roy Orbison, Bobby Fuller, Beach Boys, Outsiders, Marvin Gaye, Chicago, Archie Bell, Barrnett Strong
Speed: 33 RPM
Record Label: CBS Radio Networks
Release Title: Crusin America With Cousin Brucie
Case Type: Presentation Album
ADDITIONAL INTERVIEWS: Larry Henley (Newbeats)
Fidelity Level: Full-Range
Material: Vinyl
Inlay Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Edition: Anthology, Best Of, First Edition, First Pressing, Greatest Hits, Limited Edition, Promo
ARTIST INTERVIEWS: Johnny Maestro, Robin Trower (Procol Harum)
Type: Box Set
Format: Record
Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Release Year: 1990
Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)
Record Size: 12"
Style: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, Pop Rock
Features: Compilation, Original Cover, Original Inner Sleeve
Genre: Oldies, Rock, Rock 'n' Roll
Run Time: 3 lps, 3 hours
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
SPECIAL GUESTS: Dweezil Zappa, 'Rick & Famous' Robin Leach
Number of Audio Channels: Stereo
