On PBS' "Oldies" Fundraiser

Look ... nobody digs PBS' shows more than The Relic, and I've gotta admit that their fundraisers do include some pretty cool performances at times.
But when they did the "Oldies But Goodies" (Sixties music) a few nights ago ... wellll, it could've used a little improvement!

Now, that's not to say the hour or so that I watched wasn't good: in fact, it had some twists that actually surprised even an old rockhound like me:

I mean, who would've thought that one of the greatest, most gutteral rockers of the decade -- the dynamic Mitch Ryder -- could turn into a serious blues brother? After catching him on a couple of vids since, I'm convinced the man has actually vitaminised his career by turning it in that direction (huh?? Yeah, I know it's not a real word, but ... awww, go with the feeling for once, okay??).

And to hear the legendary folk duo of Chad and Jeremy -- circa today -- is to hear intimate harmony enveloping songs that were rich with smooth, flowing lyrics.

In fact, they sounded just as melodic as they did nearly sixty years ago. Whilst Chad (Stuart, also a producer) and Jeremy (Clyde, also an actor and direct descendant of the Duke of Wellington [who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo]) have understandably aged (c'mon ... who hasn't other than Regis?), they're living proof that "age" doesn't mean "old" by a long shot!

The falsetto of Lou Christie (Lightning Strikes and Rhapsody In The Rain - the latter of which was banned in many markets for being too "sexually-suggestive" for young ears!) was still strong, and the songs still fresh, but ...

Then there was the "new" Paul Revere and The Raiders.  Now, don't get me wrong:  I appreciate the fact that Uncle Paul has kept the band going all these years, and that they're still one of the most popular showbands in America.
But, somehow, whilst the song they performed was the hit, "Kicks", the band couldn't really (here it comes ...) kick into gear (toldja!!).  We long-time PR&R fans were used to seeing the whole group showcased -- Mark, Paul, Smitty (RIP), Drake (RIP) and Fang (whose present act still has the exuberance and bounciness that trademarked the original band -- and, brother, this cat and his crew can really rock!).  On the PBS show, though, only three of the "new" band is showcased -- and it sorta dragged a little.  True, the lead singer isn't Mark Lindsay anymore, but he is good.  They still put on neat shows, btw ... so catch 'em if you can!

Then there was Peter Noone ...
the front man for the phenomenonenomenal Herman's Hermits is entertainment, personified! I mean, he never puts on a bad show! And, if you're lookin' for fan-friendliness, I guarantee you'll find it with this character!
So, when Peter Blair Denis Benard Noone's smiling face came on-screen as one of the emcees -- and, later, he serenaded the crowd with the HH hit, I'm Into Something Good, you just had to know that we were also into it, as well!

All told, a good great time was had by all ...

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