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Wretched Pun of Destiny #67: BOSTON POPS

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The 67th Wretched Pun of Destiny segment airs on Dave’s Gone By May 2, 2020. Info: davesgoneby.com.

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To broaden the repertory of the Boston Pops, conductor Arthur Fiedler starts booking jazz musicians as guest artists. One of the first is avant-garde legend Sun Ra. Fiedler invites the jazzman to his home to rehearse, and Ra brings along his youngest child Seth to play in the backyard with Fiedler’s dog, a giant St. Bernard. 

Breaking for lunch, Fiedler comes out of the house and delights to see how much fun Seth is having with the dog. Eager to join in, Fiedler tells the boy, “Watch this!” He climbs on the dog’s back and rides him around the yard.

Pretty soon, a neighbor hears the commotion, looks over the fence at the scene, and sighs to his wife, “I wish Zero Mostel could see this.” 

“Zero Mostel?” says the wife. “Why would he care?”

“Because,” says the neighbor, “it’s Sun Ra’s Son Seth, and Fiedler on the Woof.”

Dave’s Gone By interview (2/16/2019): JAY LEONHART & Rabbi Sol Solomon

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Rabbi Sol Solomon chats with musician Jay Leonhart

Topics include: James Brown, Tony Bennett, bass, music, jazz, Judy Garland, Miles Davis.

Segment airs Feb. 16, 2019 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By #685 (2/16/2019): ACE OF BASS

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Here is the 685th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired live on Facebook Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. More info: davesgoneby.com.

Host: Dave Lefkowitz

Guest: musician Jay Leonhart, Dave’s wife Joyce

Featuring: Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews bass player Jay Leonhart, Inside Broadway, Greeley Crimes & Old Times, StoryTime (Home Medical Emergencies), Colorado Limerick of the Damned (Evans), Saturday Segue (in the news).

00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN w/ Joyce (overpants bear)
00:22:00 GREELEY CRIMES & OLD TIMES
00:35:00 INSIDE BROADWAY
01:05:00 GUEST: Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews Jay Leonhart
01:53:00 DAVE GOES FURTHER IN w/ Joyce (taxes)
01:59:30 STORYTIME – Home Health Emergencies
02:14:00 SATURDAY SEGUE – In the News
02:32:30 Friends of the Daverhood
02:37:30 DAVE SAYS BYE – X-Ray Burns
03:03:00 COLORADO LIMERICK OF THE DAMNED – Evans
03:06:30 DAVE GOES OUT

Feb. 16, 2019 Playlist: “Caribbean Island/Salamander Pie” (01:00:30), “It’s Impossible to Sing and Play the Bass” (01:50:00), “Me and Lenny” (02:07:30), & “Nobody Else But Me” (03:09:30; Jay Leonhart). “On the Amazon” (02:15:30; Don McLean). “For You” (02:19:00; Bruce Springsteen). “Aurora” (02:23:30; Neil Young). “Friendly Fire” (02:26:00; Pet Shop Boys).

Evans, CO
Home Health Emergencies
X-Ray Burns (left) & Glen Jones, 2010

Dave’s Gone By Interview (5/26/2018): JIM KWESKIN & Rabbi Sol Solomon

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Rabbi Sol Solomon chats with folk musician Jim Kweskin

Topics include: music, jug bands, Bob Dylan, Geoff & Maria Muldaur, drugs, construction, jazz.

Segment airs May 26, 2018 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By Interview (5/12/2018): RICHARD DAVIS

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Dave Lefkowitz chats with jazz musician Richard Davis

Topics include: Van Morrison, Astral Weeks, Bruce Springsteen, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Eric Dolphy

Segment aired May 12, 2018 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By #650 (5/12/2018): ASTRAL WEEKEND

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Here is the 650th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired live on Facebook, May 12, 2018. Info: davesgoneby.com.

Host: Dave Lefkowitz
Guests: musician Richard Davis, Dave’s wife Joyce

Featuring: Dave chats with musician Richard Davis (“Astral Weeks,” “Born to Run”). Plus: Inside Broadway, Greeley Crimes & Old Times, Saturday Segue (in the news), StoryTime (Hansel, pt. 9), Dave’s Big Dictionary, Colorado Limerick of the Damned (Antonito).

00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN w/ Joyce (lost chicken, jazz, UNC garage sale)
00:30:00 GREELEY CRIMES & OLD TIMES
01:00:00 INSIDE BROADWAY – news & reviews (Harry Potter 01:15:00; Carousel (01:23:00)
01:40:00 GUEST: Richard Davis
02:24:00 COLORADO LIMERICK OF THE DAMNED – Antonito
02:28:00 STORYTIME – A Cow for Hansel (pt. 9)
02:46:00 Friends
02:55:30 SATURDAY SEGUE – In the News
03:28:30 DAVE’S BIG DICTIONARY – Hue
03:41:00 Weather
03:42:30 DAVE GOES OUT

May 12, 2018 Playlist: “What’s the Use of Wond’rin’?” (01:34:30; Doretta Morrow). “The Way Young Lovers Do” (1:37:00) & “Sweet Thing” (03:48:00; Van Morrison). “Meeting Across the River” (02:16:30; Bruce Springsteen). “Hostage-O” (02:56:30; Warren Zevon). “A Detective’s Story: The Iranian Candidate” (03:03:30; The Capitol Steps). “All the Drugs” (03:16:00; Rilo Kiley). “Mama Loves You” (03:23:00; Richie Havens).

(pictured: Richard Davis, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Carousel, A Cow for Hansel, Antonito, Colorado; hue)
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Dave’s Gone By Interview (4/30/2016): MOLLY RINGWALD & Rabbi Sol Solomon

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Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews actress Molly Ringwald

Topics include: John Hughes, jazz, swing, Brat Pack.
Segment scheduled to air April 30, 2016 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By Interview (5/30/2015): JESSICA MOLASKEY & Rabbi Sol Solomon

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Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews singer Jessica Molaskey

Topics include: John Pizzarelli, Joni Mitchell, Broadway, Cats, Dream.

Segment scheduled to air May 30, 2015 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By Interview (9/27/2014): FREDA PAYNE & Rabbi Sol Solomon

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Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews singer Freda Payne

Topics include: Band of Gold, jazz, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr.

Segment aired Sept. 27, 2014 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By Interview (7/20/2008): SARAH JANE CION & Rabbi Sol Solomon

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Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews jazz musician and author Sarah Jane Cion (aka Sally Shields)

Topics include: music, self-help.

Segment originally aired Sept. 20, 2008 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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