Mr. Dana Presents

August 5 stands out as an incredibly monumental date in music history, highlighted by the legendary national television debut of American Bandstand and the United Kingdom release of The Beatles' masterpiece album, Revolver... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

OTD 1983: The Death of James Jamerson – The legendary, uncredited bassist of Motown's studio band The Funk Brothers passed away at age 47. He performed on nearly 30 number-one pop hits for artists like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

On This Date, July 29: Prince Pulls Double #1s (1984): becoming the first person to simultaneously star in the #1 movie (Purple Rain) and have the #1 song ("When Doves Cry")... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

OTD 2013: JJ Cale, legendary singer-songwriter and composer of hits like "Cocaine" and "After Midnight," died at 74. The most famous songs by JJ Cale are legendary tracks that defined the laid-back, groovy "Tulsa Sound" and became massive global hits when covered by other prominent rock artists. mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RAD...

OTD: Jimi Hendrix Quits The Monkees Tour (1967): In one of rock's strangest pairings, Jimi Hendrix abruptly dropped out as the opening act for the pop-rock group The Monkees. mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

On This Day 2022: Queen’s 1981 Greatest Hits became the first album in UK chart history to cross seven million copies in sales, shortly after becoming the first album to spend 1,000 weeks on the chart... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

Exactly 52 years ago this week in July 1974 "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues" reached its absolute peak on the global music charts. Sadly, it marked the final Top 20 studio single of Jim Croce's career, ruling the radio just ten months after his tragic airplane crash in September 1973... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

July 12th, 1979: Disco Demolition Night – An ill-fated Chicago White Sox promotional event involved blowing up a crate of disco records between games of a doubleheader. It caused a massive riot, tore up the field, and forced the White Sox to forfeit their second game... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

The signature music event hosted at Big Rail Brewing in Grove City, PA, is the annual Ghost Town Music Festival. Co-presented by Erie's own alt-country band Smilo & the Ghost, the festival is a full-day celebration of regional and national Americana, roots, and folk music. The upcoming event features a stacked lineup of live performances across two alternating stages: Saturday, August 8, 2026....

Happy and Safe July 4th weekend. Happy Birthday Americas! 250th. "That's All Right" was recorded by Elvis Presley on July 5, 1954, and released on July 19, 1954, as his debut single on Sun Records. This singular track is universally regarded as one of the most important recordings in human history, widely cited as the official birth of rock 'n' roll. The Accidental Late-Night Jam Session The histo...

July 1st,1968: The Band drops their iconic debut studio album, Music from Big Pink. mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

On This Date, 1969: Crosby, Stills & Nash release their self-titled debut studio album. "It is what it is..." mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

"Could It Be Magic" is a landmark track in Donna Summer's career, serving as the lead single from her third studio album, A Love Trilogy (1976). The song has deep classical roots. It was composed by Barry Manilow and Adrienne Anderson, heavily basing the chord progressions and melody on Frédéric Chopin's Prelude in C Minor, Opus 28, Number 20. Manilow released his own slower, pop-ballad version in...

On This Day in 1948: Columbia Records introduces the 12-inch, 33 1/3 RPM Long Play (LP) vinyl record at a press conference in New York, expanding single-side playtime to 23 minutes. "Thank You for understanding Darel!" mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

Rod Stewart Sets Wembley Record (1995): Rod Stewart drew a massive crowd of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium in England, breaking the previous stadium attendance record set by the historic 1985 Live Aid concert.  I am going to get these playlists updated. Could use some help... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

Celebrating a birthday today, Rod Argent is an English keyboardist, singer, songwriter, and producer best known as the founding member and primary creative force behind the 1960s British Invasion band The Zombies. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, his distinctive keyboard style and sophisticated songwriting have left an indelible mark on rock and roll history. mrdanapresents@gm...

"Nothing But Love" by Ann Wilson is a sweeping rock ballad released on May 8, 2026. The single is a monumental, long-lost collaboration co-written by the iconic Heart frontwoman and the legendary pop songwriting maestro Burt Bacharach, who passed away in 2023. I am going to get these playlists updated. Just a bit busy over here... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROO...

The June 7, 1969 premiere of The Johnny Cash Show on ABC-TV was a groundbreaking cultural milestone that bridged the gap between traditional country music, mainstream rock, and the counterculture movement. Filmed at Nashville's iconic Ryman Auditorium, the legendary musical variety show ran for 58 episodes until March 1971, forever cementing Cash's image as the empathetic, rebellious "Man in Black...

"Pineview Inn" is a sultry alt-country and blues-rock single by Columbus, Ohio-based Americana singer-songwriter Angela Perley. Released on May 15, 2026, the track evokes a gritty, cinematic atmosphere reminiscent of roadhouse rock and late-night heartland road trips. Greenville, PA: Angela Perley will perform a hometown concert at the Riverside Park Amphitheater as part of the Growing Greenville...

John Prine’s rendition of "My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight" is a tender, deeply personal acoustic cover of the historic 19th-century American ballad. April 2020 following John Prine’s tragic passing from COVID-19 complications. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear used Prine's recording of "My Old Kentucky Home" as the official soundtrack for a statewide tribute video. Citizens across Kentucky lit their...

We were unexpectedly called away from the Rumpus Room. Enjoy a couple of new tunes and a classic with your "Mini-Martini". Joe Abbott/Cat Clyde                  You'll Never Know My Heart The Soul of Philly                         Our Quiet Hum Alan O'Day                                   Undercover Angel NEW RUMPUS ROOM RADIO This Weekend. mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK...

The Edgar Winter Group's synth-and-sax heavy rock instrumental "Frankenstein" sat at #4 but was gaining rapid momentum to take the #1 crown the very next week. My 17th, 1973. The Playlist Will Be Posted Later Today...  Thanks for listening.  MR DANA PRESENTS ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

The very first number-one song on the Easy Listening chart was "Boll Weevil Song" by Brook Benton, 1961. The chart was introduced without any special editorial mention, quietly appearing next to the Hot 100 as a 20-position survey. Hour One Johnny Mathis                                 I Only Have Eyes For You Bread                                               Guitar Man The Supremes             ...

"Mellow Yellow" is one of Donovan's most famous and misinterpreted songs. I promised another popular theory: is that the title refers to Donovan’s bout with hepatitis in early 1966, which left him jaundiced. Ultimately, Donovan describes the song as being about his own "mellow" and laid-back demeanor, which he achieved through meditation rather than drugs. Hour One The Rolling Stones             ...

Easy Listening, Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary: These charts underwent multiple name changes between 1950 and 1999, reflecting the shifting sounds of radio: In the Martini Lounge the playlist recalls all this great music. Hour One Andy Gibb/Olivia Newton John         I Can't Help It Nat King Cole                                     Smile The Association                                  Everything T...