Dave’s Gone By #56 (12/15/2003): OPERA FANATIX

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Here is the 56th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on NY’s WGBB-AM, Dec. 15, 2003. More info: davesgoneby.com.

host: Dave Lefkowitz
guest: opera expert Stefan Zucker

Featuring: Dave chats with opera expert Stefan Zucker. Plus: The satirical News Gone By

00:00:01  DAVE GOES IN: Greetings & background on Stefan Zucker’s “Opera Fanatic.”
00:08:00  DAVE’ GOT GUESTS: Opera fanatic, Stefan Zucker discussing his voice, pitch, opera in general and the late, great tenor, Franco Corelli
00:65:00  NEWS GONE BY: Saddam? We Gottem!; Naughty Kerry; Arab Consensus; Muslim Football; SUV Dating; Angry Drunken Elks; DWI in Belgrade; Urine Unit (Bad Pun of the Week); Gorillaromatherapy; Food-Free Mystic; Olympic Crucifixion.
01:20:00  DAVE GOES OUT: Promo for Housewives on Prozac; Thank Yous.

Dec. 15, 2003 Playlist: “la donna e mobile” & “e lucevan le stelle” (Franco Corelli).

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Dave’s Gone By #55 (12/8/2003): 99% CHRISTMAS FREE

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Here is the 55th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, on NY’s WGBB-AM radio, Dec. 8, 2003. More info: davesgoneby.com. 

host: Dave Lefkowitz

Featuring: A special non-holiday holiday show, featuring the satirical News Gone By. Plus: Dave Goes Off on the closing of The Bottom Line, and Dave’s Christmas ditty, It’s a Stiff.

00:00:01  DAVE GOES IN: Bad Weather & Too Much Christmas Everywhere.
00:25:00  DAVE GOES OFF: Farewell to The Bottom Line nightclub
00:37:00  NEWS GONE BY: Miserable Failure in Chief; Lincoln Logos; Slavery Museum; Mussolini Quits; Hitler Wine; Nursing n’ Driving; Irish Booblines; McRage (Bad Pun of the Week); Shoe Polish Cop; Birthday Barker; Times Obits; Ozzy Osbuggered; Britney Masturbates!; Barnum and Blimp; Ostracode; WBAB Killed Santa; Baby in a Bag; Wang Won’t.
01:13:00  DAVE GOES OUT: Update on Art Paul Schlosser; Promo of Stefan Zucker.

Dec. 8, 2003 Playlist: “It’s A Stiff” (Dave, 62:00), “Mal reggendo…” (Franco Corelli), “Blunt” (Art Paul Schlosser), “Santa Claus Has Got the AIDS This Year” (Tiny Tim), “Blessed Are” (Simon & Garfunkel), “River” (Joni Mitchell).

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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).

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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). 

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Dave’s Gone By Skit (9/22/2003): FOLK MUSIC w/ Yoni Huttenani

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Professor Yoni Huttenanni explains folk music

Segment aired Sept. 22, 2003, as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By #45 (9/22/2003): FALL GUY

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Here is the 45th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on NY’s WGBB-AM radio, Sept. 22, 2003. More info: davesgoneby.com.

host: Dave Lefkowitz

Featuring: Dave greets the fall with autumn songs, the satirical News Gone By, and a look at Long Island Haiku. Plus a Nick Cave tribute and Professor Yoni Huttenanni Explaining Folk Music.

00:00:01  SKIT: A Suburban Home Companion
00:02:00  DAVE GOES IN: Opening comments
00:06:00  MUSIC: Autumn’s Child. A tribute to fall’s return
00:23:00  NEWS GONE BY: Hurricane Isabel, The Clinton Cookbook, Clinton n’ Clooney, Subway Announcements, Mas Mexicans, Cutting Yoko, Caught Weeding, Gravel Hoppin’, Team Spirit for Mepham, Tooth Soup, The Zirconia Switch, Bee Careful (Bad Pun of the Week), Cafeteria Food, Hard to Handel, Moon Power, Marathon Monk
00:51:00  SKIT: Long Island Haikus
00:57:00  SKIT: Folk Music (w/ Prof. Yoni Huttenanni)
01:08:00  MUSIC: Nick Cave Birthday Tribute
01:17:00  DAVE GOES OUT: Dave remembers Sheb Wooley & Judge Theodore Kupferman. Get wells & thank yous.

Sept. 22, 2003 Playlist: “Autumn’s Child” (Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band), “September Song” (Lou Reed), “Autumn in New York” (Frank Sinatra), “September Girls” (Bangles), “Sorrow’s Child” & “The Mercy Seat” (Nick Cave), “The Purple People Eater” (Sheb Woolley).

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Dave’s Gone By #44 (9/15/2003): THE STORY SO FAR

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Here is the 44th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By which aired on NY’s WGBB-AM, Sept. 15, 2003. More info: davesgoneby.com.

host: Dave Lefkowitz

Featuring: Dave’s trip to San Francisco. Plus: the satirical News Gone By, and Dave Remembers Johnny Cash and Warren Zevon.

00:00:01  DAVE GOES IN: First show of the second season. New time/day: Mondays, 6:30-8pm. A look back and an explanation of what the show is.
00:11:00  DAVE GOES OFF: What Dave did on his summer vacation, plus the blackout & 9/11.
00:23:00  NEWS GONE BY: 9/11 Again; Bad Air Day; Bona Fide News; NoSir Yassir; Mepham Football; Healthcare Sickness; Spamelot; Hippo Lagoon; Blaine in a Box; Cargo Boy; Twins Go Head-to-Head; Saturn’s Tilts (Bad Pun of the Week); RIAA Extortion; Simon & Geritolfunkel; Slip n’ Slide (Frivolous Lawsuit Time); Chong’s Bongs; Espresso Taxo; A Nose for Nuts.
01:11:00  DAVE REMEMBERS: Tributes to John Ritter, Johnny Cash & Warren Zevon.
01:22:00  DAVE GOES OUT: Final remarks; a nod to Wesley Willis.

Sept. 15, 2003 Playlist: “Bring Out Your Dead” (“Monty Python & the Holy Grail” {excerpt}); “I’m Gonna Mail Myself to You” (Earl Robinson); “The Gift” ({live} 00:34:00; Velvet Underground); “Old Friends” (Simon & Garfunkel); “Let’s Make a Dope Deal” (Cheech & Chong); “The Man in Black” (Johnny Cash); “Wanted Dead or Alive” (Warren Zevon).

Johnny Cash
Warren Zevon
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