Episode 161: The Fireballs (November 25, 2019)

Episode 161: The Fireballs (November 25, 2019)


In an episode first aired on November 25, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins 20 exquisite 45’s by Emergency Exit, The Jaybees, The Roulettes, Bobby Gallant, The Freshmen, The New Breed, The International Submarine Band, The Flying Circus, Paul Stoop, Bocephus, The Mudd Family, The Family Frog, The Lords Of London, The Other Four, Christopher And The Chaps, The Changin’ Times, The Rich Kids, The Carousel, Mike Hazlewood, as well as David McWilliams.

In Part Two of the show, he turns the Sunshine spotlight on to the late 1960’s recordings of The Fireballs, a band whose recorded work began in 1959, but kept on maing records till 1969. We shall feature their Atco album, Bottle Of Wine, in a rare mono mix, as well as tracks from the follow-up, Come On, React! Also on deck, a number of single and album tracks, as well as originally unissued numbers showing off their melodic-jangle.

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Episode 160: The Creation (November 18, 2019)

Episode 160: The Creation (November 18, 2019)


In an episode first aired on November 18, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins original 1960’s 45’s by The Deep Six, The Shanes, The Three Good Reasons, Pinkerton’s Assorted Colours, Sanford Clark, The Hitmakers, The Plastic People, J.J. Cale, The Warmest Spring, The Sandals, John Bromley, Mortimer, The Quiet Five, The Happy Magazine, Everything Is Everything, Michael J. James, The Committee, Roberta Lee, The Split Level and Frugal Sound.

In part two, he turns the Sunshine artist spotlight onto the Creation with a full hour of their blistering sounds produced by the legendary, Shel Talmy.

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Episode 159: The Hondells (September 23, 2019)

Episode 159: The Hondells (September 23, 2019)


In an episode first aired on September 23, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents 1960’s 45s by The Electric Elves; The Rising Sons; Spice Of Life; The Applejacks; Ian & The Zodiacs; Alan David; The Arbors; The Fifth Estate; The Chicago Loop; Raga & The Talas; The Tygers; The Tikis; The I’des Of March; M.P.D. Limited; The Royal Guardsmen; Sonny Curtis; Ronnie Burns; Spring Fever; J.J. Cale and The Why Four.

In the Sunshine artist spotlight, Andrew explores the Los Angeles studio group, The Hondells. Hear wonderful creations by Gary Usher, Mike Curb, Nick Venet and all manner of two-wheel bike, honda infused music (including rare jingles created for/by the group).

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Episode 158: The Addrisi Brothers Songbook (September 16, 2019)

Episode 158: The Addrisi Brothers Songbook (September 16, 2019)


In an episode first aired on September 16, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins sixties 45’s by: Bobby Rydell, The I’des Of March, George Edwards, The Other Tikis, The Springfield Rifle, The Joneses, The Outcasts, Frugal Sound, The Holy Mackerel, The Village East, Bedforde Set, The Golden Earrings, The English Setters, The Syn, Unrelated Segments, The Alan Bown!, The Marmalade, Jefferson Airplane, Trini Lopez, as well as Sight And Sound.

In Part Two, he explores the work of songwriting team Dick and Don Addrisi. Featuring their songs as performed by Mike Furber & The Bowery Boys, The Savages, Sumpin’ Else, The Sailiens, The Escorts, The Avengers, The Association, The Congregation, The Astronuats, Harpers Bizarre, The Byzantine Empire, The Fortunes, The Match, The Looking Glass, Teddy Neely Five, The Aliis, The 5th Dimension and Spike Jones, Jr.

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Episode 157: The Motions (September 9, 2019)

Episode 157: The Motions (September 9, 2019)


In an episode first aired September 9, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval kicks off his 13th year hosting Come To The Sunshine with 20 1960’s 45s by The Electric Elves, Keith, The Cherokees, The In Crowd, The Sixpentz, The Unclaimed, The Music Asylum, Jeremiah, The Lords, Bedforde Set, Steff Sulke, Jesse Lopez, The Californians, The Sunrise Highway, Tony Crane, The Tikis, The Poets, The Peeps, Ian & The Zodiacs and Mike Furber.

In the Sunshine artist spotlight, enjoy an hour of groovy music from Holland’s The Motions. You will hear 20 selections spanning their career from 1965-1971.

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Episode 156: The Staccatos (August 6, 2019)

Episode 156: The Staccatos (August 6, 2019)


In an episode first aired on August 6, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins an incredible selection of rare 1960’s 45’s by Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames, Sounds Bob Rogers, Alan Price, The Cherokees, Boo Boo And Bunky, Mike Furber And The Bowery Boys, The Poets, The Symbols, The Concinnators, Winston G., Hograth, Normie Rowe, Forever And Ever, The Changing Image, The Avengers, The Illusive Dream, The Arbors, The Cats, The Fool and The Tea Company.

In part two, he turns the Sunshine spotlight onto The Staccatos and their offshoot, Five Man Electrical Band for some outstanding sides spanning 1965-1968.

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Episode 155: The Gants (July 15, 2019)

Episode 155: The Gants (July 15, 2019)


In an episode first aired on July 15, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins a selection of recently discovered 45’s by The Fifth Estate; The Mystery Trend; The Staccatos; The Playboys Of Edinburg; St. David’s Road; The Hard Times; The Bows And Arrows; The Buckinghams; The Chateaus; English Setters; The Raggamuffins; Tommy T’s Federal Reserve; Sonny Geraci; The Loved Ones; The Milky Way; The Rubber Band; Bobby Darin; The Razor’s Edge; The Sound Idea and The Perfect Stone.

In the Sunshine artist spotlight, it is the groovy Gants in MONO! Featuring selections from their 45’s and three Liberty albums.

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Episode 154: The ’60s Songs of Neil Sedaka (July 8, 2019)

Episode 154: The ’60s Songs of Neil Sedaka (July 8, 2019)


In an episode first aired July 8, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval explores the sixties songwriting of Neil Sedaka, as performed by Neil (himself); The Cyrkle; Bobby & Laurie; A Band Of Angels; Buddy England; The Hondells; Harmony Grass; The Roulettes; Kelly St. Clair; Bobby Sherman; Lesley Gore; Peppermint Rainbow; The Happenings; The Monkees; Davy Jones; Sally Field; Tony Orlando; The Fifth Dimension; The Chiffons and Don Thomas.

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Episode 153: The Allusions (July 1, 2019)

Episode 153: The Allusions (July 1, 2019)


In an episode first aired July 1, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval features music collected during his recent trips through Australia and New Zealand, including 45’s by: The Ram Jam Big Band; Ronnie Burns; The Gathering; The Avengers; Normie Rowe; The Cherokees; Town Criers; M.P.D. Limited; Steve And The Board; Bobby & Laurie; The Twilights; Marty Rhone; Spice Of Life; The Easybeats; The Thin Men; The Bee Gees; Mike Furber; Johnny Young; Ray Brown And The Whispers; The Why Four.

In the Sunshine artist spotlight, Sydney’s The Allusions bring forth garagey jangles and quality pop recorded 1966-1968. Also, stay tuned for loads of rare Australian Coke jingles!

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Episode 152: The Smoke (May 27, 2019)

Episode 152: The Smoke (May 27, 2019)


In an episode first aired May 27, 2019: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins the groovy sixties sounds of pop psych, folk rock, soft pop and melancholy magic from original 45’s by: English Setters; The Robbs; The Concinnators; Lyme & Cybelle; Brincos; The Beauchemins; Phil Ochs; Johnny Cymbal; The Flock; Chapter V; The Joyride; Bonni Long; The MIrage; The Kitchen Cinq; The Loved Ones; The Milky Way; The Choir; The Lownly Crowde; The Lively Set; as well as Susie Klee.

In the Sunshine spotlight, The Smoke provide tough mod sounds, searing guitars, whimsical psych and lysergic lyricisms. Includes rare mono mixes unavailable elsewhere.

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