Dave’s Gone By #52 (11/17/2003): VELVET REVOLUTIONS

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Here is the 52nd episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on NY’s WGBB-AM radio, Nov. 17, 2003. Info: davesgoneby.com.

host: Dave Lefkowitz
guest: David Levine

Featuring: Dave’s cousin David Levine discusses life in the Czech Republic. Plus: the satirical News Gone By, the No-Freedom Insurance skit, and Dave’s tune, The Rectum of Edmund Fitzgerald.

00:00:01  DAVE GOES IN: The Czech revolution, Vladimir Pinta – artist of Prague
00:21:00  DAVE’S GOT GUESTS: David Levine discusses life in Prague
00:37:00  NEWS GONE BY: Angel Durst; Humana Remedia; Flynch; Posthumous Politics; Art Carney; Irv Kupcinet; Arriverderci Merz; “The Rectum of Edmund Fitzgerald”; Reeve Breathes; Slater Slam; Princess Charles; Hummer Bummer
01:10:00  BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE – Gordon Lightfoot
01:24:00  DAVE GOES OUT – Thank yous

Nov. 17, 2003 Playlist: “The Rectum of Edmund Fitzgerald” (Dave), “Znam Yakyeh…” (Vladimir Pinta), “Wherefor and Why” & “Did She Mention My Name?” (Gordon Lightfoot), “Early Morning Rain” (Clancy Brothers).

David Levine
Prague
Vladimir Pinta
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Dave’s Gone By Interview (11/10/2003): CALDWELL TITCOMB

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Dave Lefkowitz interviews Boston-based theater critic Caldwell Titcomb

Topics include: theater, Norton Awards, Boston, criticism.

Note: Caldwell Titcomb passed away at age 84 in June 2011.

Segment originally aired Nov. 10, 2003 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By #51 (11/10/2003): THE YOUNG BOSTONIAN

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Here is the 51st episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on NY’s WGBB-AM, Nov. 10, 2003. 

host: Dave Lefkowitz
guest: theater critic Caldwell Titcomb

Featuring: Dave’s trip to Boston and catching Robyn Hitchcock in concert there. Plus: theater critic Caldwell Titcomb, the satirical News Gone By, a birthdave tribute to Neil Young, and the skit, “Eggs, Bacon and Penis.”

Note: Caldwell TItcomb passed away in June 2011 at age 84.

00:00:01  DAVE GOES IN: A trip to Boston – Amtrak, quails, Havard Square, Robyn Hitchcock at Johnny D’s.
00:22:00  DAVE’S GONE CULTURAL: Boston theater, w/ critic Caldwell Titcomb. Reviews of Butley, Les Miz, Shear Madness
00:34:00  NEWS GONE BY: Gucci Goners; EU New; Happy Ram (Bad Pun of the Week); The Reagan Mini-series; Muscle Ache; Egg, Bacon & Penis; My Client Shot the Sheriff; Hunting Accident; Daddy Letterman; Sick Britney; Nuts to You; The Big Sloppy.
00:45:00  SKIT: Eggs, Bacon & Penis
01:01:00  SEGUE: Neil Young
01:20:00  DAVE GOES OUT

Nov. 10, 2003 Playlist: “Uncorrected Personality Traits” (Robyn Hitchcock), “Flying on the Ground is Wrong,” “Southern Man,” “Scattered” (Neil Young), “Eggs, Bacon & Penis” (Dave).

Caldwell Titcomb
Neil Young
Huntington Theatre Company’s production of Simon Gray’s “Butley” with Nathan Lane.
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Dave’s Gone By #50 (11/3/2003): DR. DAVEMENTO

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Here is the 50th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on New York’s WGBB-AM radio Nov. 3, 2003. Info: davesgoneby.com.

host: Dave Lefkowitz

Featuring: Dave pays tribute to Dr. Demento by playing novelty classics. Plus: the satirical News Gone By.

00:00:01  DAVE GOES IN: Opening comments, tribute to Dr. Demento
00:05:00  DR. DAVEMENTO: Zany music and comedy, a la Dr. D.
00:51:00  NEWS GONE BY: Washington’s Whiskey; All Tempa-Petrol; Candle-making for Dummies; Jerry Lewis Film Festival; Stoned Sperm; Butt Hole Road
01:02:00  MORE DR. DAVEMENTO: More zany music and comedy, a la Dr. D.
01:25:00  DAVE GOES OUT: Thank yous and best wishes

November 3, 2003 Playlist: “Cocktails for Two” (00:05:00; Spike Jones); “Magic Toenail” (00:08:00; Brak); “They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha Ha” (00:09:00; Napoleon XIV), “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh” (00:17:00; Allan Sherman); “My Dead Dog Rover” (00:20:00; Hank, Stu, Dave & Hank); “Dead Puppies” (00:22:00; Ogden Edsl); “Happy Boy” (00:24:30; Beat Farmers); “Class Clown – Bi-labial Fricative” (00:27:00; George Carlin); “Who’s Sorry Now” (00:32:00; Shooby Taylor; “Santa Claus Has Got the AIDS This Year” (00:34:00; Tiny Tim); “Shoot Me in the Ass” (00:36:00; Wesley Willis); “My Name is Larry” (00:39:00; Wild Man Fischer), “Earache My Eye” (00:46:00; Cheech & Chong); Fishheads (00:52:00; Barnes & Barnes); “Have a Peanut Butter Sandwich” (00:54:00; Art Paul Schlosser); “Makin’ Poopies” (00:58:00; Dave). “Hooked On Polkas” (00:60:00; Weird Al Yankovic); “Spam” (00:6:00; Monty Python); “I Hold Your Hand in Mine” (00:69:00; Tom Lehrer). “Shaving Cream” (00:71:00; Benny Bell).

Wesley Willis
Benny Bell
George Carlin
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Dave’s Gone By Interview (10/27/2003): OCTOBER PROJECT (Julie Flanders, Marina Bellica, Emil Adler)

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Dave Lefkowitz interviews Julie Flanders, Marina Bellica and Emil Adler – members of the band October Project

Topics include: October Project, music, Epic Records.

Segment originally aired Oct. 27, 2003 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By #49 (10/27/2003): THE OCTOBER PROJECT

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Here is the 49th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, recorded live at WGBB studios in Babylon, NY, on Oct. 27, 2003.

host: Dave Lefkowitz
guests: October Project (Emil Adler, Julie Flanders, Marina Belica)

Featuring: The band October Project visits the studio, the satirical News Gone By

Note: apologies for the over-modulated recording and distortion on parts of this episode. Alas, it’s the only copy we have.

00:00:00  DAVE GOES IN: Opening comments, the history of October Project, vamping (with engineer Joe Salzone) while the band is delayed on the Long Island Rail Road!
00:10:00  NEWS GONE BY: WalMart Sneaks; One-Handed LaCrosse; John Allen Muhammed – Attorney at Law; Malaysian Moron; Be Liza’s Gest; Bye Bye Berry; NYUicide; I’ve Seen Your Flagman – But He Didn’t See Me; Mall of the Dead; Blood n’ Scotch; African Penis-Snatchers.
01:00:00  Guest: October Project, Live, in-studio interview w/ Emil Adler, Julie Flanders, Marina Bellica; Includes live, a cappella version of “Eyes of Mercy.”
01:25:00  DAVE GOES OUT: Thank yous & best wishes.

Oct. 27, 2003 Playlist: “Long After Tomorrow,” “Return to Me,” “Eyes of Mercy,” “The Mind’s Eye,” “Bury My Lovely” (October Project). 

October Project
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Dave’s Gone By Interview (10/20/2003): JEANNE LIEBERMAN

Dave Lefkowitz interviews theater critic Jeanne Lieberman

Topics include: theater, Broadway, Avenue Q.

Segment originally aired Oct. 20, 2003 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By Interview (10/20/2003): ROBERT CLOHESSY

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Dave Lefkowitz interviews actor Robert Clohessy

Topics include: theater, television.

Segment originally aired Oct. 20, 2003 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By #48 (10/20/2003): TEN TWENTY, SIX THIRTY

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Here is the 48th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on NY’s WGBB-AM, Oct. 20, 2003.

host: Dave Lefkowitz
guests: actor Robert Clohessy, theater critic Jeannie Lieberman.

Featuring: Dave chats with actor Robert Clohessy and theater critic Jeannie Lieberman. Plus: the satirical News Gone By, a musical birthday tribute to poet Arthur Rimbaud, and Dave’s song, OxyContin Rush.

Note: Alas, this show had some technical problems, including missing the first couple of minutes and some audio over-modulation in a segment or two. It’s livable. – Dave

00:00:00  DAVE GOES IN: Opening comments, introducing the guests.
00:10:00  DAVE’S GOT GUESTS: Actor Robert Clohessy
00:27:00  DAVE’s GONE CULTURAL: Theater reviews (Avenue Q, Little Shop of Horrors, Omnium-Gatherum) w/ critic Jeanne Lieberman.
00:40:30  NEWS GONE BY: Scary Ferry; Gaza Oops; Mother Theresa; China in Space; “I Have Amtrak”; Shoot Me in the Ass; Silicone Returns; OxyContin Rush; Bartman vs. The Marlins; Topless Roy; Ghettopoly; “School’s Food Sickens Pupils”; Punishing KISS.
01:08:00  DAVE GETS POETIC: Torn Down a la Rimbaud.
01:22:00  DAVE GOES OUT: Thank yous & best wishes.

Oct. 20, 2003 Playlist: “The More You Love Someone” (Avenue Q), “OxyContin Rush” (Dave, 42:00), “In the Ghetto” (Nick Cave), “End of the Night” (The Doors), “Babelogue” (Patti Smith), “Torn Down a la Rimbaud” (Van Morrison), “Shoot Me in the Ass” (Wesley Willis).

Robert Clohessy
Jeannie Lieberman
Arthur Rimbaud
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Dave’s Gone By Interview (10/13/2003): LENORA CAMPOS

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Dave Lefkowitz interviews Toto Washlet toilet spokesperson Lenora Campos

Topics include: toilets.

Segment originally aired Oct. 13, 2003 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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LenoreCampos