Golden Gems

Gladys Knight and the Pips 18.06.2023 19:44 ↓

Gladys Knight and the pips were an American R & B, soul and funk family musical group for 3 decades beginning in the '50s.

Willie Nelson 11.06.2023 30:14 ↓

Willie Hugh Nelson was born on April 29, 1933. He is an American country musician. He was one of the most recognized artists in the Golden Days of Radio.

Gordon MacRae 04.06.2023 9:42 ↓

Albert Gordon MacRae was an American actor, singer and radio/Television host during the Golden Days of Radio.

South Pacific and Flower Drum Song 28.05.2023 24:05 ↓

Two more great and unforgettable Broadway shows from Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein.

Sound of Music and The King and I 22.05.2023 21:13 ↓

We have been gone for a few months due to an extended hospitalization, but are very glad to be back to our weekly podcast. This week we will continue to share the brilliance of Rogers and Hammerstein musicals with The Sound of Music and The King and I.

Oklahoma and Carouse 12.03.2023 24:45 ↓

During the Golden Dayr of Radio, Rogers and Hammerstein collaborated on several beloved Broadway shows that swept the American audience off it's feet. During the next 3 episodes we will highlight those shows.  Today we begin with Oklahoma and Carousel

Tennessee Ernie Ford 05.03.2023 16:34 ↓

Ernest Jennings Ford was an American singer and TV host who enjoyed success in the country and wester, pop and gospel genres.

Burt Bacharach 25.02.2023 15:31 ↓

Burt Bacharach was one of the most prolific song writers of the Golden Days of Radio. He was born on May 12, 1928 and passed away earlier this month on February 8, 2023.

Andre Kostelanetz 12.02.2023 9:19 ↓

Andre Kostelanetz was a Russian-born American popular orchestral music conductor and arranger.

David Rose 06.02.2023 8:46 ↓

David Rose was am American songwriter, composer, arranger, pianist, and orchestra leader during the  Golden Days of Radio.

101 Strings 29.01.2023 9:04 ↓

101 Strings was a popular and beloved stringed Orchestra from the Golden Days of Radio.

Keely Smith 23.01.2023 10:57 ↓

Dorothy Jacqueline Keely , better known as Keely Smith, was an American jazz and pop singer in the 1950's.

Tony Orlando and Dawn 16.01.2023 18:04 ↓

Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis is an American pop singer who is best known for his work as part of Tony Orlando and Dawn.

Henri Rene 08.01.2023 6:19 ↓

Henri Rene was born on December 29, 1906. He was an American-born German producer, conductor and arranger.

Simon and Garfunkel 02.01.2023 28:42 ↓

Simon and Garfunkel were an American folk-rock duo who were one of the best-selling groups of the 1960'c.

2022 Christmas Favorites #4 24.12.2022 15:09 ↓

Our 4th and final Christmas episode of background information of favorite carols and songs for this year.

2022 Christmas #3 17.12.2022 15:33 ↓

More Christmas favorites background.

Christmas 2022 Episode #2 10.12.2022 10:37 ↓

The stories of the origin of more Christmas favorite carols and hymns.

Christmas 2022 #1 03.12.2022 11:22 ↓

Christmas favorites for 2022. Familiar carols with new voices and new carols with old voices on goldengems.net. Here in the podcast are descriptions of the hymns and carols.

Lawrence Welk 27.11.2022 24:21 ↓

Lawrence Welk was an American accordionist, bandleader, and television Impresario during the Golden Days of Radio.

Carly Simon 20.11.2022 30:01 ↓

Carly Elizabeth is an American singer, songwriter, musician and children's author.

Ted Heath 13.11.2022 19:44 ↓

Ted Heath was the top UK bandleader of the '40's, '50's, and '60's and a frequent visitor to the US.

Nancy Wilson 06.11.2022 18:55 ↓

Nancy Sue Wilson was an American singer and actress whose career spanned over five decades.

The Brothers Four 30.10.2022 11:19 ↓

The Brothers Four is an American folk singing group founded in Seattle, Washington in 1957.

Ronnie Milsap 23.10.2022 16:54 ↓

Ronnie Lee Milsap is an American country music singer and pianist and one of the most popular performers of the 1970's.