Episode #33: The World of Gary Zekley
First aired January 21, 2008, episode #33 of “Come To The Sunshine” finds host Andrew Sandoval exploring the amazing world of producer/songwriter Gary Zekley (a.k.a. Yodar Critch) and his group the Yellow Balloon (including My Three Son’s Don Grady as “Luke R. Yoo”). Find out what it is all about and hear recordings by:
Jan & Dean/Alder Ray/The Visions/Gary Zekley/The Group/Young Stuff/The Puppet/The Fun & Games/The Looking Glass/Simon Dupree & The Big Sound/Price & Walsh/The Clique/The Yellow Balloon/Don Grady (with and without the Windupwatchband)/The Simple Image/The Grass Roots + an essential album spotlight featuring the not-available-on-CD, original MONO mix of 1967’s “Yellow Balloon” album by the Yellow Balloon!
In a show first aired January 7, 2008 – “Come To The Sunshine” episode features host Andrew Sandoval’s handpicked selection of vinyl 45’s in part one by: The Birth Of Spring/The Grapevine/The Oracle/The Fun And Games/Peter Best/The Moving Finger/The Superfine Dandelion/Strawberry Alarm Clock/The Looking Glass/Dion/The Association/Lewis & Clarke/Fraternity Of Man/Pleasure.
In a show first aired on October 8th, 2007, Episode 30 of “Come To The Sunshine” is an extended extravaganza of music Composed, Produced or Performed by Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart!
First aired Monday, September 10th, 2007, episode #29 of “Come To The Sunshine” marked the one year anniversary of host Andrew Sandoval’s sixties inspired radio program.
In an episode first aired on Labor Day September 3rd, 2007, “Come To The Sunshine” #28 was host Andrew Sandoval’s first ever Gary Lewis Telethon!
From series three of “Come To The Sunshine” the first ever program to feature the work of one producer: the man who brought us all to the sunshine, Lenny Waronker.
In an episode first aired on July 30, 2007 Andrew Sandoval’s “Come To The Sunshine” goes for baroque with a tribute to the genius of Michael Brown and the Left Banke. Episode 25 of the series features nearly all of their original singles in mono (many of which have never been available digitally in their original mixes) alongside some rarities. You’ll also hear singles and songs by the Montage, Beckies, Scott Trusty, Yvonne Vitale, Steve Martin, as well as some Michael Brown demos.
A bespoke mix of talent covering the ’60s greatest songwriting duo including tracks by The Rockin’Berries/Monkees/American Breed/Everly Brothers/Hollies/The Action/Twilights/Dion & The Belmonts/Byrds/Manfred Mann/Dusty Springfield/Alan Price Set/Roger Nichols Trio/Brother’s Pride/Bobby Rydell/Davy Jones/Herman’s Hermits/The Mindbenders (with and without Wayne Fontana)/The Tokens/Beatles/The Zombies, and of course, Carole King herself.
In an episode first aired on June 18, 2007, “Come To The Sunshine” episode #22 celebrates the early work of Harry Nilsson (in honor of what would have been his 66th birthday).