Friday, September 9, 2011

Wonderful Weirdos Day

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And a wonderful little dog was in our studio today.  Meet “Ginger Spice.”
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She’s such a little bit of a thing.  City Councilwoman Dolores Connor brought the little puppy in who was surrendered to the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley along with her sisters – the Spice Girls.  Who is willing to give Ginger a good home?

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September 9, 1776: the "United Colonies" was officially renamed the "United States" on this date in 1776.

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Music History 101: September 9, 1998: London's Mojo magazine published a poll of 175 recording stars of all ages and nations who were asked who their all-time favorite singer was--- Frank Sinatra was #2,

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Ray Charles #3, John Lennon #4. Elvis was #7. At number one was:

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Aretha Franklin.

The 101 number one song of the day was the title song to a movie but more importantly, according to the song’s writer, it was a cry for help.

He said it was his “Fat Elvis” period, although at the time, Elvis had yet to gain all that weight. But, looking back, he said, the character in the movie was himself. “I was very fat, very insecure and felt that I’d lost myself.” And although most thought it was just a fast rock ‘n’ roll song, the single that was number one in America on September 9th, 1965 was literally John Lennon’s cry for (HELP!)

Listen for the replay and win on 101 Gold!

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