Dave’s Gone By Interview (12/31/2021): STEPHEN FISCH

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Dave Lefkowitz chats with old friend STEPHEN FISCH

Topics include: New Year’s

Segment aired Dec. 31, 2021 as part of the “Daverhood New Year” special edition of the “Dave’s Gone By” program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By Interview (6/18/2016): Wussy’s CHUCK CLEAVER & LISA WALKER & Rabbi Sol Solomon

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Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews Chuck Cleaver & Lisa Walker of the band Wussy

Topics include: Cincinnati, Wussy, Tom Waits, Ass Ponys.

Segment scheduled to air June 18, 2016 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By Interview (4/16/2016): GRAHAM PARKER & Rabbi Sol Solomon

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Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews musician Graham Parker

Topics include: rock, Mystery Glue, Stiff Records.
Segment aired April 16, 2016 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Graham Parker

Dave’s Gone By Wretched Pun of Destiny #019 (12/31/2014): THE WHO

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The 19th Wretched Pun of Destiny segment aired Dec. 31, 2014 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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After the death of drummer Keith Moon, the Who decided to continue as a band, but they also had to figure out how to replace such a beloved and zany character. Since they couldn’t find one person who embodied everything Keith Moon was to the group, they decided on a split; they’d hire a great drummer with no personality, and a lovable mascot for stage shows.

Mascots came from all over to audition: tigers, aliens, pirates, cute sharks, smiley faces – hundreds of people dressed up in costumes hoping for this great touring gig. After many hours, the group made their choice. Because they were embarking on a U.S. tour of the East and Midwest, they picked a Florida manatee, a familiar sight along the eastern seaboard.

Night after night, the band played “Baba O’Reilly,” “My Generation,” and “Pinball Wizard” while the manatee mascot danced and swam in a fake onstage pond. The audience loved every minute, and everything went great until the last show of the tour. The mascot was running late and had to enter the stadium through the crowds waiting at the front. When the impatient patrons heard the Who doing their sound check, people started pushing and shoving to get in. Patrons were getting crushed, asphyxiated and trampled to death – including the poor mascot.

One reporter who was on the scene cried, “This is terrible! One of the worst catastrophes in the world! Oh, The Who Manatee!”

Dave’s Gone By Interview (10/26/2013): SYLVIE SIMMONS & Rabbi Sol Solomon

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Dave Lefkowitz and Rabbi Sol Solomon interview rock journalist Sylvie Simmons

Topics include: Simmons’s Leonard Cohen biography, “I’m Your Man”; rock journalism, Michael Jackson, the Beatles, Lou Reed, Johnny Cash.

Segment aired Oct. 26, 2013 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By Interview (5/19/2012): JAMIE STEWART of Xiu Xiu

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Dave Lefkowitz interviews musician and Xiu Xiu bandleader, Jamie Stewart

Topics include: rock, music, Xiu Xiu.

Segment originally aired May 19, 2012 on the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By #369 (12/3/2011): MAGIC GARDENS & STEAMY BATHS

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Here is the 369th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on UNC Radio, Dec. 3, 2011. Info: davesgoneby.com.

Host: Dave Lefkowitz
Guests: singer Carole Demas and writer Bruce Jay Friedman

Featuring: Dave chats with actress Carole Demas and author Bruce Jay Friedman. Plus: Rabbi Sol Solomon’s Rabbinical Reflection on Coca Cola, Bob Dylan – Sooner & Later (Don DeVito tribute), Inside Broadway (news & Judd Woldin tribute), Saturday Segue (rock birthdays).

Note: Bruce Jay Friedman passed June 3, 2020 at age 90.

00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN
00:13:30 GUEST: Carole Demas
00:54:30 GUEST: Bruce Jay Friedman
01:49:30 Sponsors
01:57:30 Bob Dylan – Sooner & Later (Don DeVito)
02:27:00 Weather
02:31:00 INSIDE BROADWAY (news (02:31:30), Judd Woldin)
02:39:30 SATURDAY SEGUE – Rock Birthdays
03:01:30 Rabbi Sol Solomon’s Rabbinical Reflection on Coca Cola
03:10:00 Friends
03:19:00 DAVE GOES OUT

Dec. 3, 2011 Playlist: “The Magic Garden” (08:00) & “See Ya” (Carole Demas & Paula Janis on “The Magic Garden”; 03:21:00). “Summer Nights” (Carole Demas & Barry Bostwick in Grease 1972 original Broadway cast; 00:51:30). “In the Garden” (Van Morrison; 09:30:00). “Bruces” (Monty Python; 01:45:00). “Going, Going, Gone” (01:58:30), “You’re a Big Girl Now” (02:07:00), “Black Diamond Bay” (02:11:30) & “Shelter from the Storm” (live) (02:21:00; Bob Dylan). “Finale” (02:36:30; Raisin 1973 Broadway cast). “Jenny Jenny” (02:40:00; Little Richard). “City Girl” (02:42:00; Joan Armatrading). “Goodbye to Romance” (02:46:00; Black Sabbath). “This is a Rebel Song” (Sinead O’Connor; 02:51:30). “Barcarolle” (02:54:30; Tom Waits).

Carole Demas, then & now
Bruce Jay Friedman
Bruce Jay Friedman’s book
Don DeVito
Edwin Judd Woldin
Rabbi Sol Solomon

Dave’s Gone By #338 (1/8/2011): 21st CENTURY FOX

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Here is the 338th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on UNC Radio, Jan. 8, 2011. Info: davesgoneby.com.

Host: Dave Lefkowitz

Guest: Charles Fox

Featuring: Dave chats with songwriter & TV theme composer Charles Fox. Plus: Dave Goes Off on NPR, David Bowie birthday tribute, and Bob Dylan: “Sooner & Later.”

00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN
00:20:00 GUEST: Charles Fox
00:57:00 Dave – Friends of the Daverhood
01:12:30 SATURDAY SEGUE – David Bowie Birthday Tribute
01:50:00 Weather
01:55:30 DAVE GOES OFF: on NPR, part 1
02:03:00 BOB DYLAN – Sooner & Later
02:22:30 DAVE GOES OFF: on NPR, part 2
02:51:30 DAVE GOES OFF: on Ebert’s Tweet
02:54:00 Sponsors & Upcoming Guests
02:59:00 DAVE GOES OUT

Jan. 8, 2011 Playlist: “Killing Me Softly” (Roberta Flack; 00:15:00), “Happy Days” (00:11:00), “Love Boat Theme” (00:13:00) & “Love American Style” (00:54:00) (Charles Fox), “I Got a Name” (00:42:30; Jim Croce), “Golden Years” (01:12:30), “Because You’re Young” (01:16:30), “Never Get Old” (01:21:30), “Fill Your Heart” (01:25:30), “Somebody Up There Likes Me” (01:29:00), “God Knows I’m Good” (01:35:00), “Survive” (01:38:30), “Song for Bob Dylan” (02:03:00) & “Heroes” (03:00:00; David Bowie). “Love Minus Zero/No Limit” (live; 02:07:00), “What Can I Do for You” (02:11:00), Obviously Five Believers” (02:19:30), “They Killed Him” (02:23:00) & “I Shall Be Free No. 10” (02:27:00; Bob Dylan), “Wallflower” (02:17:00; Doug Sahm & Band). “Everybody Wants My Fanny” (02:57:30; Benny Bell).
(pictured: Charles Fox, NPR, David Bowie)

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David Bowie
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Dave’s Gone By #267 (4/06/2008): ENGLISH MUSIC LESSON

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Here is the 267th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on NY’s WGBB-AM radio, April 6, 2008. Info: davesgoneby.com.

host: Dave Lefkowitz
guest: author Timothy English (“Sounds Like Teen Spirit”)

Featuring: Dave chats with author Timothy English about the history of tributes, quotes, and outright stealing in rock n’ roll.

00:00:01  Pre-show: “Mother Popcorn” & “Charlton Heston”
00:13:00  DAVE GOES IN
00:26:00  GUEST: Timothy English
01:10:00  DAVE GOES OUT

April 6, 2008 Playlist: “The Banana Splits Song” (Liz Phair & Material Issue), “Buffalo Soldier” (Bob Marley), “Come Together” & Don’t Let Me Down” (Beatles), “You Need Lovin'” (Small Faces), “Imagine” (John Lennon), “That’s My Life” (Alfred Lennon), “The Killing of Georgie, pt. 1 & 2” & “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” (Rod Stewart), “You Can’t Catch Me” (Chuck Berry), “My Sweet Lord” (George Harrison), “He’s So Fine” (The Chiffons), “Taj Mahal” (Jorge Ben).

Timothy English
Charlton Heston

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Dave’s Gone By #78 (5/27/2004): MY YIDDISH SEDAKA

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Here is the 78th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on NY’s WGBB-AM, May 27, 2004. More info: davesgoneby.com. 

host: Dave Lefkowitz
guest: singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka

Featuring: Dave chats with legendary pop singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka. Plus: the satirical News Gone By.

00:00:01  DAVE GOES IN
00:07:00  NEWS GONE BY: Bush on a Bike; CyberSatan; Crest! Crest! Crest! (Bad Pun of the Week); Too-Lethal Injection; Pickle Packing Daddy; Snoopy Doggy Daddy. Includes Skit: Snoop’s Divizzle.
00:23:00  DAVE’S GOT GUESTS: Neil Sedaka
00:49:00  DAVE GOES OUT

May 27, 2004 Playlist: “Solitaire” (Cheryl Crow), “My Yiddishe Mama,” “Stairway to Heaven,” “Exodus” & “You Mean Everything to Me” (Neil Sedaka).

Neil Sedaka
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