Episode 121: The Songs of Randy Newman

Episode 121: The Songs of Randy Newman


In an episode first aired on October 23, 2017: DJ Andrew Sandoval reviews the wonderful songwriting work of Randy Newman with selections recorded between 1963 – 1971 as performed by Billy J. Kramer, Saturday’s Children, Nashville Teens, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Van Dyke Parks, Wayne Fontana, Tom Northcott, The Everly Brothers, Nilsson, Harper’s Bizarre, The Alan Price Set, Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, Ruthann Friedman, Claudine Longet, Lori Burton, Eddie Hodges, Frankie Laine, P.J. Proby, Gene Pitney, The Epics, Tommy Boyce, Manfred Mann, Beverley, Ella Fitzgerald, Davy Jones, The Brothers, The Beau Brummels, Rick Nelson and Randy himself.

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Episode #120: Reparata and the Delrons

Episode #120: Reparata and the Delrons


In an episode first broadcast September 18, 2017: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents 45’s by The Distant Cousins; The Plastic People; Ray Whitley; Russ Alquist; Clefs Of Lavender Hill; Benjamin Carry Limited; The Blue Marble Faun; Chris Wilson; Lothar And The Hand People; The Smithsonian Institute; San Francisco Earthquake; Wishful Thinking; Tony Rivers & The Castaways; Phil Gary; The Bitter End Singers; Chip Taylor; Lock, Stock & Barrel; Marianne Faithfull; The Lords Of London; Steff.

In part two, Andrew turns the Sunshine artist spotlight onto Reparata & The Delrons, spinning stacks of wonderful 45’s and many uncomped rarities – it is a not to be missed selection! Tune in to WFMU’s Rock & Soul Ichiban to hear it all.

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Episode #119: Paul Leka

Episode #119: Paul Leka


In a show first aired September 11, 2017: DJ Andrew Sandoval celebrates songwriter, producer & arranger, Paul Leka. Surveying his work from 1966-1969, Sandoval spins sides by The Palace Guard, The Black & Blues, Dave Armstrong & The One-Eyed Jacks, Tommy James & The Shondells, Stephen Sargent & The Pride, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Sixth Day Creation, Lesley Gore, The Carmel, The Lemon Pipers, Sun Dragon, The Grapevine, Charlotte Russe, Anthony & The Imperials, The Peppermint Rainbow, Cyrus Erie, Michael Rabon & The Five Americans, Sajid Kahn, The Spectrum, Donna Marie, The Leaders & The Idle Race.

In the album spotlight, a fantasy mono version of The Left Banke’s Too album is presented from the Paul Leka produced single sides. The album was only issued in stereo and the mono singles are exceptionally rare, making this a unique airing of Paul Leka’s work with the group.

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Episode #118: The Hobbits

Episode #118: The Hobbits


In an episode first aired on July 10, 2017: episode 118 of DJ Andrew Sandoval’s Come To The Sunshine features singles by Gary Knight; Lemon Pipers; The What Four; Barry Gordon; San Francisco Earthquake; The Beaver Patrol; Wishful Thinking; Nobody’s Children; Bennie Thomas; The Trophies; M.P.D. Limited; Marty Rhone; Russ Alquist; The Escorts; Lothar And The Hand People; Tony Rivers & The Castaways; Solid Gold Bubble; Bob Morrison; Feather; Tom Northcott.

In part 2, a triple-album spotlight on The Hobbits. Featuring selections from their two Decca albums – Down To Middle Earth & Men And Doors – IN MONO! Plus, stereo offerings from The New Hobbits’ Back From Middle Earth long player, rare Jimmy Curtiss solo singles as well as a wonderful non-LP side from The Hobbits.

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Episode #117: Harold Bronson’s ‘My British Invasion’

Episode #117: Harold Bronson’s ‘My British Invasion’


In an episode first aired July 3, 2017: DJ Andrew Sandoval talks with author, Harold Bronson. They discuss his new book, My British Invasion, as well as growing up in Los Angeles and a shared fascination with British music.

The show includes selections by: The Roulettes, The Ivy League, The Yardbirds, The Eyes, The Zombies, Peter & Gordon, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks, The Troggs, The Thoughts, A Wild Uncertainty, Manfred Mann, The Bats, The Smoke, Double Feature, Unit 4+ 2, The Merseys, Spencer Davis Group, Ian Whitcomb, Paul Jones, The Hollies, Herman’s Hermits, The Move & Argent.

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Episode #116: Anthony & the Imperials

Episode #116: Anthony & the Imperials


In an episode first aired on June 26, 2017, DJ Andrew Sandoval presents show #116 of his “Come To The Sunshine” series.

It features 45’s from mono vinyl by: Bob Morrison; Mike Rabin & The Demons; The Leaves Of Grass; Tony Rivers and the Castaways; Barry Mann; The Majority; Don Lee Wilson; The Renaissance; Rick Nelson; The Tony Jackson Group; The New Wing Featuring DAVY PETERS & Music by The Sons Of Adam; The Loose Ends; Love Society; One; The Lime; Tom Northcott; Lords Of London; Chris McClure; San Francisco Earthquake; The Collection.

In part two, an artist spotlight on Anthony & The Imperials, sheds light on their post-1966 recordings (when they dropped the “Little” from their moniker and explored straight-up soft pop and even baroque sounds, ala the Left Banke with producer Teddy Randazzo). A fascinating glimpse into yet another 1950’s artist making contemporary ’60s music.

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Episode #115: The Songs of Mann/Weil

Episode #115: The Songs of Mann/Weil


In an episode first aired June 12, 2017: DJ Andrew Sandoval spotlights the songs of Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, with rare selections by Max Frost & The Troopers; The Stained Glass; Barry Mann; Paul Revere & The Raiders featuring Mark Lindsay; Del Shannon; Keith Allison; Chad & Jeremy; Dave Berry; The Paris Sisters; The Ronettes; Nino Tempo & April Stevens; The Executives; The Lovin’ Spoonful; The Crystals; Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders; The Beach Boys; The Everly Brothers; Twice As Much with Vashti; Harper’s Bizarre; Bergen White; Barry Gordon; The Monkees; Dusty Springfield; Neil McArthur; The Animals; The Shadows; Bruce & Terry; The Dave Clark Five; The New Dawn; Mama Cass; Lulu; Herman’s Hermits; The Fortunes; Nancy Priddy; The Will-o-bees.

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Episode #114: Billy Fury

Episode #114: Billy Fury


In an episode first aired on WFMU’s Rock & Soul Ichiban on June 5, 2017, DJ Andrew Sandoval presents Come To The Sunshine spinning twenty 1960’s singles direct from mono vinyl by: Click; Hudsen Bay Co.; Hedgehoppers Anonymous; Tony Jackson; Matthew Moore Plus Four; One; Bennie Thomas; The Oxfords; The “D”-Men; Bryllig & The Nymbol Swabes; San Francisco Earthquake; The Moon Rakers; Hank Shifter; The Others; The Trophies; The Loose Ends; The Music Fair; Friday Brown; Noah’s Ark; Forever Children

In part two, Andrew lifts the lid on Billy Fury’s incredible archive of late 1960’s recordings for EMI. Fury rocks, pops and definitely pop-psych’s through a number of under-appreciated and initially unissued sides.

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Episode #113: The Knickerbockers

Episode #113: The Knickerbockers


In an episode first aired on May 29, 2017: Andrew Sandoval’s “Come To The Sunshine” is a trip to the Grammy-nominated producer’s record room. The producer and compiler of entries in the legendary Nuggets series hand picks vinyl 45’s for your listening pleasure. This week hear rare spins of The Surprise Package; The Tony Jackson Group; The Power Plant; Freddy Cannon; The Avengers; Merrell Fankhauser & Hms Bounty; M.F.Q.; Patrick & Paul; The Bachelors; Kenny Everett; The Oxfords; Robin Kingsley; The Pineapple Heard; The Bluebeards; The Uglys; The Second City Sound; Herbie’s People; Billy J. Kramer; The Wheelbarrow; Richard Kim Milford.

In part two, Andrew turns the Sunshine spotlight on to The Knickerbockers for an hour of their fantastic work.

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Episode #112: Scott McKenzie

Episode #112: Scott McKenzie

In an episode first aired on May 1, 2017 – DJ Andrew Sandoval presents 1960’s singles by Billy J. Kramer; Mark Radice; The Girls From Petticoat Junction; The Jaguars; The Marianne; The Hobbits; The Purple Cucumber; Herbie’s People; Patrick & Paul; Kris Jensen; Somebody’s Image; The Renaissance; Freddy Cannon; The Executives; The Subterranean Monastery; Bristol Boxkite; Tony Jackson and The Vibrations; Eddie Hodges; Mickey Rooney, Jr.; and Deane Hawley

In hour two, he turns the Sunshine artist spotlight onto Scott McKenzie, with a full hour of his music in MONO. Including an album spotlight on his ODE debut from 1967: The Voice Of Scott McKenzie, as well as rare pre & post non-LP 45’s.

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