CJ is always giving me a hard time about not being able to concentrate on what he is saying/doing, so the theme of today's Polyester Power Hour was "Squirrel"!
We sometimes tease Debbie for being a "Goody Two Shoes" while growing up. There's an inside joke that she was the little girl who rode a pink bicycle with streamers, a bell, & a basket mounted on the handlebars. The truth is...
The Polyester Power Hour is one of the most listened to shows on radio in Lafayette. The music brings back memories for many, but some people who weren't even thought of when the music first came out can still enjoy it.
With the 11th Annual Polyester Power Hour Party quickly approaching, we decided to take a look back at the pictures from Polyester Power Hour Parties that came before.
Michael Jackson impersonators come and go, but Jalles Franca, aka 'MJ the Legend' is one of the best. He's performs regularly in Las Vegas AND he's coming to Lafayette for the 11th Annual Polyester Power Hour Party!
Sixteen years ago today, January 22nd, 1997, CJ, Debbie Ray & I walked into the studios of 99.9 KTDY and went on the air. It was the beginning of a run that none of us had imagined.
'Swing the Mood' by Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers is a song Debbie Ray and I play occasionally on the Polyester Power Hour on Friday mornings. Without fail, every time we play it, we get calls and emails wanting to know the name and artist.
When I heard of the death of Donna Summer this morning, my thoughts went immediately to my best friend Keith LeBlanc, who lost his battle with cancer two years ago. Keith was a huge fan of "Lady Donna" (as I heard him call her on occasion). Keith opened my eyes to the 'deeper cuts' of Donna Summer, and I owe him for that.
In honor of the Harley Owners Group Rally in Lafayette this weekend, Mike chose a classic from 1968- 'Born to Be Wild' by Steppenwolf. This song has appeared in movies from 'Easy Rider' to 'Mr. Bean's Holiday,' and on television shows including 'Miami Vice' and 'Married…with Children.' Check out this clip from 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'
Ever wonder what goes on in our studio during the Polyester Power Hour? This is what it sounds like from where I sit when CJ is jamming in his squeaky chair. You'll notice he has on his headphones so he can't hear it squeaking!
Click through, then on the green arrow to hear it...
One of the most requested songs on the Halloween edition of the Polyester Power Hour and on Friday the 13th is 'Marie Laveau' by Bobby Bare. It is a great song about a woman who lived down in the swamps of Louisiana named Marie Laveau. Over the years she has been labeled a witch and thought to have practiced voodoo.
Friday, April 13th, CJ and Debbie Ray turn the morning show into a Friday the 13th Polyester Power. CJ and Deb will cast the spotlight on songs with a superstitious, mysterious, Marie Laveau like feel.
Don't miss the Polyester Power this week- we'll do it on Thursday instead of Good Friday! If you don't have your radio, listen live on your computer or via RadioPup.